Add 15/7 and 10/45
1st number: 2 1/7, 2nd number: 10/45
15/7 + 10/45 is 149/63.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 45 = 315,
15/7 = 15 × 45/7 × 45 = 675/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
10/45 = 10 × 7/45 × 7 = 70/315 - Add the two like fractions:
675/315 + 70/315 = 675 + 70/315 = 745/315 - 745/315 simplified gives 149/63
- So, 15/7 + 10/45 = 149/63
In mixed form: 223/63
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