Add 3/7 and 2/45
3/7 + 2/45 is 149/315.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 45 is 315
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 45 = 315,
3/7 = 3 × 45/7 × 45 = 135/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
2/45 = 2 × 7/45 × 7 = 14/315 - Add the two like fractions:
135/315 + 14/315 = 135 + 14/315 = 149/315 - So, 3/7 + 2/45 = 149/315
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