Add 3/45 and 15/25
3/45 + 15/25 is 2/3.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 25 is 225
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 5 = 225,
3/45 = 3 × 5/45 × 5 = 15/225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 9 = 225,
15/25 = 15 × 9/25 × 9 = 135/225 - Add the two like fractions:
15/225 + 135/225 = 15 + 135/225 = 150/225 - 150/225 simplified gives 2/3
- So, 3/45 + 15/25 = 2/3
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