Add 6/45 and 2/35
6/45 + 2/35 is 4/21.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 35 is 315
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
6/45 = 6 × 7/45 × 7 = 42/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 9 = 315,
2/35 = 2 × 9/35 × 9 = 18/315 - Add the two like fractions:
42/315 + 18/315 = 42 + 18/315 = 60/315 - 60/315 simplified gives 4/21
- So, 6/45 + 2/35 = 4/21
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