Add 3/45 and 40/6
1st number: 3/45, 2nd number: 6 4/6
3/45 + 40/6 is 101/15.
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,
3/45 = 3 × 2/45 × 2 = 6/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 15 = 90,
40/6 = 40 × 15/6 × 15 = 600/90 - Add the two like fractions:
6/90 + 600/90 = 6 + 600/90 = 606/90 - 606/90 simplified gives 101/15
- So, 3/45 + 40/6 = 101/15
In mixed form: 611/15
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