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Add 9/45 and 6/35

9/45 + 6/35 is 13/35.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 45 and 35 is 315

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
    9/45 = 9 × 7/45 × 7 = 63/315
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 9 = 315,
    6/35 = 6 × 9/35 × 9 = 54/315
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    63/315 + 54/315 = 63 + 54/315 = 117/315
  5. 117/315 simplified gives 13/35
  6. So, 9/45 + 6/35 = 13/35

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