Add 3/45 and 3/15
3/45 + 3/15 is 4/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 15 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
3/45 = 3 × 1/45 × 1 = 3/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 3 = 45,
3/15 = 3 × 3/15 × 3 = 9/45 - Add the two like fractions:
3/45 + 9/45 = 3 + 9/45 = 12/45 - 12/45 simplified gives 4/15
- So, 3/45 + 3/15 = 4/15
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