Add 3/45 and 15/18
3/45 + 15/18 is 9/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 18 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
3/45 = 3 × 2/45 × 2 = 6/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
15/18 = 15 × 5/18 × 5 = 75/90 - Add the two like fractions:
6/90 + 75/90 = 6 + 75/90 = 81/90 - 81/90 simplified gives 9/10
- So, 3/45 + 15/18 = 9/10
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