Add 3/45 and 16/35
3/45 + 16/35 is 11/21.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 35 is 315
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
3/45 = 3 × 7/45 × 7 = 21/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 9 = 315,
16/35 = 16 × 9/35 × 9 = 144/315 - Add the two like fractions:
21/315 + 144/315 = 21 + 144/315 = 165/315 - 165/315 simplified gives 11/21
- So, 3/45 + 16/35 = 11/21
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