Add 1/6 and 80/45
1st number: 1/6, 2nd number: 1 35/45
1/6 + 80/45 is 35/18.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 45 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 15 = 90,
1/6 = 1 × 15/6 × 15 = 15/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
80/45 = 80 × 2/45 × 2 = 160/90 - Add the two like fractions:
15/90 + 160/90 = 15 + 160/90 = 175/90 - 175/90 simplified gives 35/18
- So, 1/6 + 80/45 = 35/18
In mixed form: 117/18
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