Add 9/15 and 14/45
9/15 + 14/45 is 41/45.
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,
9/15 = 9 × 3/15 × 3 = 27/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
14/45 = 14 × 1/45 × 1 = 14/45 - Add the two like fractions:
27/45 + 14/45 = 27 + 14/45 = 41/45 - So, 9/15 + 14/45 = 41/45
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