Add 1/9 and 4/45
1/9 + 4/45 is 1/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 45 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
1/9 = 1 × 5/9 × 5 = 5/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
4/45 = 4 × 1/45 × 1 = 4/45 - Add the two like fractions:
5/45 + 4/45 = 5 + 4/45 = 9/45 - 9/45 simplified gives 1/5
- So, 1/9 + 4/45 = 1/5
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