Add 2/45 and 8/9
2/45 + 8/9 is 14/15.
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,
2/45 = 2 × 1/45 × 1 = 2/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
8/9 = 8 × 5/9 × 5 = 40/45 - Add the two like fractions:
2/45 + 40/45 = 2 + 40/45 = 42/45 - 42/45 simplified gives 14/15
- So, 2/45 + 8/9 = 14/15
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