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Add 9/15 and 8/45

9/15 + 8/45 is 7/9.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 3 = 45,
    9/15 = 9 × 3/15 × 3 = 27/45
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
    8/45 = 8 × 1/45 × 1 = 8/45
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    27/45 + 8/45 = 27 + 8/45 = 35/45
  5. 35/45 simplified gives 7/9
  6. So, 9/15 + 8/45 = 7/9

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