Add 9/45 and 45/7
1st number: 9/45, 2nd number: 6 3/7
9/45 + 45/7 is 232/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 7 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 7 × 45 = 315,
45/7 = 45 × 45/7 × 45 = 2025/315 - Add the two like fractions:
63/315 + 2025/315 = 63 + 2025/315 = 2088/315 - 2088/315 simplified gives 232/35
- So, 9/45 + 45/7 = 232/35
In mixed form: 622/35
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