Add 7/3 and 9/45
1st number: 2 1/3, 2nd number: 9/45
7/3 + 9/45 is 38/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 45 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 15 = 45,
7/3 = 7 × 15/3 × 15 = 105/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
9/45 = 9 × 1/45 × 1 = 9/45 - Add the two like fractions:
105/45 + 9/45 = 105 + 9/45 = 114/45 - 114/45 simplified gives 38/15
- So, 7/3 + 9/45 = 38/15
In mixed form: 28/15
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