Add 5/3 and 2/45
1st number: 1 2/3, 2nd number: 2/45
53 + 245 is 7745.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 45 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 15 = 45,
53 = 5 × 153 × 15 = 7545 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
245 = 2 × 145 × 1 = 245 - Add the two like fractions:
7545 + 245 = 75 + 245 = 7745 - So, 5/3 + 2/45 = 77/45
In mixed form: 13245
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