Add 5/45 and 10/15
5/45 + 10/15 is 7/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 15 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
5/45 = 5 × 1/45 × 1 = 5/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 3 = 45,
10/15 = 10 × 3/15 × 3 = 30/45 - Add the two like fractions:
5/45 + 30/45 = 5 + 30/45 = 35/45 - 35/45 simplified gives 7/9
- So, 5/45 + 10/15 = 7/9
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