Add 10/6 and 4/45
1st number: 1 4/6, 2nd number: 4/45
10/6 + 4/45 is 79/45.
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,
10/6 = 10 × 15/6 × 15 = 150/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
4/45 = 4 × 2/45 × 2 = 8/90 - Add the two like fractions:
150/90 + 8/90 = 150 + 8/90 = 158/90 - 158/90 simplified gives 79/45
- So, 10/6 + 4/45 = 79/45
In mixed form: 134/45
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