Add 35/3 and 3/45, Solve 11 2/3 + 3/45 as a fraction

Add 35/3 and 3/45

1^st number: 11 2/3, 2^nd number: 3/45

35/3 + 3/45 is 176/15.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 45 is 45

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45
For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 15 = 45,
35/3 = 35 × 15/3 × 15 = 525/45
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
3/45 = 3 × 1/45 × 1 = 3/45
Add the two like fractions:
525/45 + 3/45 = 525 + 3/45 = 528/45
528/45 simplified gives 176/15
So, 35/3 + 3/45 = 176/15
In mixed form: 1111/15

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