Add 6/45 and 1/5
6/45 + 1/5 is 1/3.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 5 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
6/45 = 6 × 1/45 × 1 = 6/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 9 = 45,
1/5 = 1 × 9/5 × 9 = 9/45 - Add the two like fractions:
6/45 + 9/45 = 6 + 9/45 = 15/45 - 15/45 simplified gives 1/3
- So, 6/45 + 1/5 = 1/3
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