Add 2/45 and 10/6
1st number: 2/45, 2nd number: 1 4/6
2/45 + 10/6 is 77/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 6 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
2/45 = 2 × 2/45 × 2 = 4/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 15 = 90,
10/6 = 10 × 15/6 × 15 = 150/90 - Add the two like fractions:
4/90 + 150/90 = 4 + 150/90 = 154/90 - 154/90 simplified gives 77/45
- So, 2/45 + 10/6 = 77/45
In mixed form: 132/45
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