Add 1/45 and 16/6
1st number: 1/45, 2nd number: 2 4/6
1/45 + 16/6 is 121/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 6 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
1/45 = 1 × 2/45 × 2 = 2/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 15 = 90,
16/6 = 16 × 15/6 × 15 = 240/90 - Add the two like fractions:
2/90 + 240/90 = 2 + 240/90 = 242/90 - 242/90 simplified gives 121/45
- So, 1/45 + 16/6 = 121/45
In mixed form: 231/45
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