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