Add 8/15 and 9/45
8/15 + 9/45 is 11/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 45 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 3 = 45,
8/15 = 8 × 3/15 × 3 = 24/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
9/45 = 9 × 1/45 × 1 = 9/45 - Add the two like fractions:
24/45 + 9/45 = 24 + 9/45 = 33/45 - 33/45 simplified gives 11/15
- So, 8/15 + 9/45 = 11/15
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