Add 45/5 and 3/9
1st number: 9 0/5, 2nd number: 3/9
45/5 + 3/9 is 28/3.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 9 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 9 = 45,
45/5 = 45 × 9/5 × 9 = 405/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
3/9 = 3 × 5/9 × 5 = 15/45 - Add the two like fractions:
405/45 + 15/45 = 405 + 15/45 = 420/45 - 420/45 simplified gives 28/3
- So, 45/5 + 3/9 = 28/3
In mixed form: 91/3
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