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Add 2/45 and 15/7

1st number: 2/45, 2nd number: 2 1/7

2/45 + 15/7 is 689/315.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
    2/45 = 2 × 7/45 × 7 = 14/315
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 45 = 315,
    15/7 = 15 × 45/7 × 45 = 675/315
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    14/315 + 675/315 = 14 + 675/315 = 689/315
  5. So, 2/45 + 15/7 = 689/315
    In mixed form: 259/315

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