Add 8/45 and 9/15
8/45 + 9/15 is 7/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 15 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
8/45 = 8 × 1/45 × 1 = 8/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 3 = 45,
9/15 = 9 × 3/15 × 3 = 27/45 - Add the two like fractions:
8/45 + 27/45 = 8 + 27/45 = 35/45 - 35/45 simplified gives 7/9
- So, 8/45 + 9/15 = 7/9
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