Add 5/45 and 4/9
5/45 + 4/9 is 5/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 9 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
5/45 = 5 × 1/45 × 1 = 5/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
4/9 = 4 × 5/9 × 5 = 20/45 - Add the two like fractions:
5/45 + 20/45 = 5 + 20/45 = 25/45 - 25/45 simplified gives 5/9
- So, 5/45 + 4/9 = 5/9
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