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Add 2/5 and 2/45

2/5 + 2/45 is 4/9.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 45 is 45

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 9 = 45,
    2/5 = 2 × 9/5 × 9 = 18/45
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
    2/45 = 2 × 1/45 × 1 = 2/45
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    18/45 + 2/45 = 18 + 2/45 = 20/45
  5. 20/45 simplified gives 4/9
  6. So, 2/5 + 2/45 = 4/9

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