Add 10/45 and 40/6
1st number: 10/45, 2nd number: 6 4/6
10/45 + 40/6 is 62/9.
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,
40/6 = 40 × 15/6 × 15 = 600/90 - Add the two like fractions:
20/90 + 600/90 = 20 + 600/90 = 620/90 - 620/90 simplified gives 62/9
- So, 10/45 + 40/6 = 62/9
In mixed form: 68/9
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