Add 6/45 and 24/4
1st number: 6/45, 2nd number: 6 0/4
6/45 + 24/4 is 92/15.
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,
24/4 = 24 × 45/4 × 45 = 1080/180 - Add the two like fractions:
24/180 + 1080/180 = 24 + 1080/180 = 1104/180 - 1104/180 simplified gives 92/15
- So, 6/45 + 24/4 = 92/15
In mixed form: 62/15
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