Add 2/3 and 3/45
2/3 + 3/45 is 11/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 45 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 15 = 45,
2/3 = 2 × 15/3 × 15 = 30/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
3/45 = 3 × 1/45 × 1 = 3/45 - Add the two like fractions:
30/45 + 3/45 = 30 + 3/45 = 33/45 - 33/45 simplified gives 11/15
- So, 2/3 + 3/45 = 11/15
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