Add 7/9 and 4/45
7/9 + 4/45 is 13/15.
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,
7/9 = 7 × 5/9 × 5 = 35/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
4/45 = 4 × 1/45 × 1 = 4/45 - Add the two like fractions:
35/45 + 4/45 = 35 + 4/45 = 39/45 - 39/45 simplified gives 13/15
- So, 7/9 + 4/45 = 13/15
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