Add 42/9 and 45/15
1st number: 4 6/9, 2nd number: 3 0/15
42/9 + 45/15 is 23/3.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 15 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
42/9 = 42 × 5/9 × 5 = 210/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 3 = 45,
45/15 = 45 × 3/15 × 3 = 135/45 - Add the two like fractions:
210/45 + 135/45 = 210 + 135/45 = 345/45 - 345/45 simplified gives 23/3
- So, 42/9 + 45/15 = 23/3
In mixed form: 72/3
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