Add 1/45 and 1/9
1/45 + 1/9 is 2/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 9 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
1/45 = 1 × 1/45 × 1 = 1/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
1/9 = 1 × 5/9 × 5 = 5/45 - Add the two like fractions:
1/45 + 5/45 = 1 + 5/45 = 6/45 - 6/45 simplified gives 2/15
- So, 1/45 + 1/9 = 2/15
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