Add 1/6 and 49/45
1st number: 1/6, 2nd number: 1 4/45
1/6 + 49/45 is 113/90.
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,
1/6 = 1 × 15/6 × 15 = 15/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
49/45 = 49 × 2/45 × 2 = 98/90 - Add the two like fractions:
15/90 + 98/90 = 15 + 98/90 = 113/90 - So, 1/6 + 49/45 = 113/90
In mixed form: 123/90
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