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Add 5/9 and 2/45

5/9 + 2/45 is 3/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 45 is 45

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
    5/9 = 5 × 5/9 × 5 = 25/45
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
    2/45 = 2 × 1/45 × 1 = 2/45
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    25/45 + 2/45 = 25 + 2/45 = 27/45
  5. 27/45 simplified gives 3/5
  6. So, 5/9 + 2/45 = 3/5

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