Add 9/45 and 6/18
9/45 + 6/18 is 8/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 18 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
9/45 = 9 × 2/45 × 2 = 18/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
6/18 = 6 × 5/18 × 5 = 30/90 - Add the two like fractions:
18/90 + 30/90 = 18 + 30/90 = 48/90 - 48/90 simplified gives 8/15
- So, 9/45 + 6/18 = 8/15
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