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