Add 80/15 and 1/45
1st number: 5 5/15, 2nd number: 1/45
80/15 + 1/45 is 241/45.
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,
80/15 = 80 × 3/15 × 3 = 240/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
1/45 = 1 × 1/45 × 1 = 1/45 - Add the two like fractions:
240/45 + 1/45 = 240 + 1/45 = 241/45 - So, 80/15 + 1/45 = 241/45
In mixed form: 516/45
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