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Add 15/5 and 3/45

1st number: 3 0/5, 2nd number: 3/45

15/5 + 3/45 is 46/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 45 is 45

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 9 = 45,
    15/5 = 15 × 9/5 × 9 = 135/45
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
    3/45 = 3 × 1/45 × 1 = 3/45
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    135/45 + 3/45 = 135 + 3/45 = 138/45
  5. 138/45 simplified gives 46/15
  6. So, 15/5 + 3/45 = 46/15
    In mixed form: 31/15

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