Add 3/21 and 7/45
3/21 + 7/45 is 94/315.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 45 is 315
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 15 = 315,
3/21 = 3 × 15/21 × 15 = 45/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
7/45 = 7 × 7/45 × 7 = 49/315 - Add the two like fractions:
45/315 + 49/315 = 45 + 49/315 = 94/315 - So, 3/21 + 7/45 = 94/315
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