Add 3/15 and 1/45
3/15 + 1/45 is 2/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 45 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 3 = 45,
3/15 = 3 × 3/15 × 3 = 9/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
1/45 = 1 × 1/45 × 1 = 1/45 - Add the two like fractions:
9/45 + 1/45 = 9 + 1/45 = 10/45 - 10/45 simplified gives 2/9
- So, 3/15 + 1/45 = 2/9
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