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Add 2/3 and 15/45

2/3 + 15/45 is 1/1.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 45 is 45

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 15 = 45,
    2/3 = 2 × 15/3 × 15 = 30/45
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
    15/45 = 15 × 1/45 × 1 = 15/45
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    30/45 + 15/45 = 30 + 15/45 = 45/45
  5. 45/45 simplified gives 1/1
  6. So, 2/3 + 15/45 = 1/1

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