Add 2/45 and 3/5
2/45 + 3/5 is 29/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 5 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
2/45 = 2 × 1/45 × 1 = 2/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 9 = 45,
3/5 = 3 × 9/5 × 9 = 27/45 - Add the two like fractions:
2/45 + 27/45 = 2 + 27/45 = 29/45 - So, 2/45 + 3/5 = 29/45
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