Add 21/15 and 7/45
1st number: 1 6/15, 2nd number: 7/45
21/15 + 7/45 is 14/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 45 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 3 = 45,
21/15 = 21 × 3/15 × 3 = 63/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
7/45 = 7 × 1/45 × 1 = 7/45 - Add the two like fractions:
63/45 + 7/45 = 63 + 7/45 = 70/45 - 70/45 simplified gives 14/9
- So, 21/15 + 7/45 = 14/9
In mixed form: 15/9
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