Add 15/45 and 2/35
15/45 + 2/35 is 41/105.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 35 is 315
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
15/45 = 15 × 7/45 × 7 = 105/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 9 = 315,
2/35 = 2 × 9/35 × 9 = 18/315 - Add the two like fractions:
105/315 + 18/315 = 105 + 18/315 = 123/315 - 123/315 simplified gives 41/105
- So, 15/45 + 2/35 = 41/105
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