Add 30/5 and 6/45
1st number: 6 0/5, 2nd number: 6/45
30/5 + 6/45 is 92/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 45 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 9 = 45,
30/5 = 30 × 9/5 × 9 = 270/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
6/45 = 6 × 1/45 × 1 = 6/45 - Add the two like fractions:
270/45 + 6/45 = 270 + 6/45 = 276/45 - 276/45 simplified gives 92/15
- So, 30/5 + 6/45 = 92/15
In mixed form: 62/15
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