Add 18/45 and 3/7
18/45 + 3/7 is 29/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 7 is 315
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
18/45 = 18 × 7/45 × 7 = 126/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 45 = 315,
3/7 = 3 × 45/7 × 45 = 135/315 - Add the two like fractions:
126/315 + 135/315 = 126 + 135/315 = 261/315 - 261/315 simplified gives 29/35
- So, 18/45 + 3/7 = 29/35
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