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Add 1/7 and 9/45

1/7 + 9/45 is 12/35.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 7 and 45 is 315

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 45 = 315,
    1/7 = 1 × 45/7 × 45 = 45/315
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
    9/45 = 9 × 7/45 × 7 = 63/315
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    45/315 + 63/315 = 45 + 63/315 = 108/315
  5. 108/315 simplified gives 12/35
  6. So, 1/7 + 9/45 = 12/35

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