Add 6/9 and 15/45
6/9 + 15/45 is 1/1.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
6/9 = 6 × 5/9 × 5 = 30/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
15/45 = 15 × 1/45 × 1 = 15/45 - Add the two like fractions:
30/45 + 15/45 = 30 + 15/45 = 45/45 - 45/45 simplified gives 1/1
- So, 6/9 + 15/45 = 1/1
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