Add 45/15 and 42/45
1st number: 3 0/15, 2nd number: 42/45
45/15 + 42/45 is 59/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 45 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 3 = 45,
45/15 = 45 × 3/15 × 3 = 135/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
42/45 = 42 × 1/45 × 1 = 42/45 - Add the two like fractions:
135/45 + 42/45 = 135 + 42/45 = 177/45 - 177/45 simplified gives 59/15
- So, 45/15 + 42/45 = 59/15
In mixed form: 314/15
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