Add 1/45 and 21/15
1st number: 1/45, 2nd number: 1 6/15
1/45 + 21/15 is 64/45.
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,
1/45 = 1 × 1/45 × 1 = 1/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 3 = 45,
21/15 = 21 × 3/15 × 3 = 63/45 - Add the two like fractions:
1/45 + 63/45 = 1 + 63/45 = 64/45 - So, 1/45 + 21/15 = 64/45
In mixed form: 119/45
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