Add 40/6 and 20/45
1st number: 6 4/6, 2nd number: 20/45
40/6 + 20/45 is 64/9.
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,
40/6 = 40 × 15/6 × 15 = 600/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
20/45 = 20 × 2/45 × 2 = 40/90 - Add the two like fractions:
600/90 + 40/90 = 600 + 40/90 = 640/90 - 640/90 simplified gives 64/9
- So, 40/6 + 20/45 = 64/9
In mixed form: 71/9
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