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Add 3/45 and 72/35

1st number: 3/45, 2nd number: 2 2/35

3/45 + 72/35 is 223/105.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
    3/45 = 3 × 7/45 × 7 = 21/315
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 9 = 315,
    72/35 = 72 × 9/35 × 9 = 648/315
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    21/315 + 648/315 = 21 + 648/315 = 669/315
  5. 669/315 simplified gives 223/105
  6. So, 3/45 + 72/35 = 223/105
    In mixed form: 213/105

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