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Add 45/3 and 45/35

1st number: 15 0/3, 2nd number: 1 10/35

45/3 + 45/35 is 114/7.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 35 is 105

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 105
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 35 = 105,
    45/3 = 45 × 35/3 × 35 = 1575/105
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 3 = 105,
    45/35 = 45 × 3/35 × 3 = 135/105
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1575/105 + 135/105 = 1575 + 135/105 = 1710/105
  5. 1710/105 simplified gives 114/7
  6. So, 45/3 + 45/35 = 114/7
    In mixed form: 162/7

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