Add 2/7 and 3/45
2/7 + 3/45 is 37/105.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 45 is 315
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 45 = 315,
2/7 = 2 × 45/7 × 45 = 90/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
3/45 = 3 × 7/45 × 7 = 21/315 - Add the two like fractions:
90/315 + 21/315 = 90 + 21/315 = 111/315 - 111/315 simplified gives 37/105
- So, 2/7 + 3/45 = 37/105
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