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Add 4/35 and 6/45

4/35 + 6/45 is 26/105.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 45 is 315

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 9 = 315,
    4/35 = 4 × 9/35 × 9 = 36/315
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
    6/45 = 6 × 7/45 × 7 = 42/315
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    36/315 + 42/315 = 36 + 42/315 = 78/315
  5. 78/315 simplified gives 26/105
  6. So, 4/35 + 6/45 = 26/105

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