Add 6/45 and 16/4
1st number: 6/45, 2nd number: 4 0/4
6/45 + 16/4 is 62/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 4 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
6/45 = 6 × 4/45 × 4 = 24/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 45 = 180,
16/4 = 16 × 45/4 × 45 = 720/180 - Add the two like fractions:
24/180 + 720/180 = 24 + 720/180 = 744/180 - 744/180 simplified gives 62/15
- So, 6/45 + 16/4 = 62/15
In mixed form: 42/15
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