Add 45/21 and 2/45
1st number: 2 3/21, 2nd number: 2/45
45/21 + 2/45 is 689/315.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 45 is 315
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 15 = 315,
45/21 = 45 × 15/21 × 15 = 675/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
2/45 = 2 × 7/45 × 7 = 14/315 - Add the two like fractions:
675/315 + 14/315 = 675 + 14/315 = 689/315 - So, 45/21 + 2/45 = 689/315
In mixed form: 259/315
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