Add 10/45 and 2/6
10/45 + 2/6 is 5/9.
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,
10/45 = 10 × 2/45 × 2 = 20/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 15 = 90,
2/6 = 2 × 15/6 × 15 = 30/90 - Add the two like fractions:
20/90 + 30/90 = 20 + 30/90 = 50/90 - 50/90 simplified gives 5/9
- So, 10/45 + 2/6 = 5/9
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