Add 8/45 and 18/30
8/45 + 18/30 is 7/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 30 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
8/45 = 8 × 2/45 × 2 = 16/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
18/30 = 18 × 3/30 × 3 = 54/90 - Add the two like fractions:
16/90 + 54/90 = 16 + 54/90 = 70/90 - 70/90 simplified gives 7/9
- So, 8/45 + 18/30 = 7/9
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