Add 7/45 and 12/81
7/45 + 12/81 is 41/135.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 81 is 405
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 405 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 9 = 405,
7/45 = 7 × 9/45 × 9 = 63/405 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 5 = 405,
12/81 = 12 × 5/81 × 5 = 60/405 - Add the two like fractions:
63/405 + 60/405 = 63 + 60/405 = 123/405 - 123/405 simplified gives 41/135
- So, 7/45 + 12/81 = 41/135
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