Add 5/45 and 4/15
5/45 + 4/15 is 17/45.
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,
4/15 = 4 × 3/15 × 3 = 12/45 - Add the two like fractions:
5/45 + 12/45 = 5 + 12/45 = 17/45 - So, 5/45 + 4/15 = 17/45
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