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Add 7/45 and 4/9

7/45 + 4/9 is 3/5.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
    7/45 = 7 × 1/45 × 1 = 7/45
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
    4/9 = 4 × 5/9 × 5 = 20/45
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    7/45 + 20/45 = 7 + 20/45 = 27/45
  5. 27/45 simplified gives 3/5
  6. So, 7/45 + 4/9 = 3/5

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