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Add 3/45 and 4/7

3/45 + 4/7 is 67/105.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 45 and 7 is 315

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
    3/45 = 3 × 7/45 × 7 = 21/315
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 45 = 315,
    4/7 = 4 × 45/7 × 45 = 180/315
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    21/315 + 180/315 = 21 + 180/315 = 201/315
  5. 201/315 simplified gives 67/105
  6. So, 3/45 + 4/7 = 67/105

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