Add 21/6 and 2/45
1st number: 3 3/6, 2nd number: 2/45
21/6 + 2/45 is 319/90.
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,
21/6 = 21 × 15/6 × 15 = 315/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
2/45 = 2 × 2/45 × 2 = 4/90 - Add the two like fractions:
315/90 + 4/90 = 315 + 4/90 = 319/90 - So, 21/6 + 2/45 = 319/90
In mixed form: 349/90
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