Add 9/45 and 12/21
9/45 + 12/21 is 27/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 21 is 315
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
9/45 = 9 × 7/45 × 7 = 63/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 15 = 315,
12/21 = 12 × 15/21 × 15 = 180/315 - Add the two like fractions:
63/315 + 180/315 = 63 + 180/315 = 243/315 - 243/315 simplified gives 27/35
- So, 9/45 + 12/21 = 27/35
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