Add 1/9 and 7/45
1/9 + 7/45 is 4/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 45 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
1/9 = 1 × 5/9 × 5 = 5/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
7/45 = 7 × 1/45 × 1 = 7/45 - Add the two like fractions:
5/45 + 7/45 = 5 + 7/45 = 12/45 - 12/45 simplified gives 4/15
- So, 1/9 + 7/45 = 4/15
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