Add 4/45 and 18/35
4/45 + 18/35 is 38/63.
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,
4/45 = 4 × 7/45 × 7 = 28/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 9 = 315,
18/35 = 18 × 9/35 × 9 = 162/315 - Add the two like fractions:
28/315 + 162/315 = 28 + 162/315 = 190/315 - 190/315 simplified gives 38/63
- So, 4/45 + 18/35 = 38/63
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