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Add 1/3 and 3/45

1/3 + 3/45 is 2/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 15 = 45,
    1/3 = 1 × 15/3 × 15 = 15/45
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
    3/45 = 3 × 1/45 × 1 = 3/45
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    15/45 + 3/45 = 15 + 3/45 = 18/45
  5. 18/45 simplified gives 2/5
  6. So, 1/3 + 3/45 = 2/5

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