Add 10/45 and 42/6
1st number: 10/45, 2nd number: 7 0/6
10/45 + 42/6 is 65/9.
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,
42/6 = 42 × 15/6 × 15 = 630/90 - Add the two like fractions:
20/90 + 630/90 = 20 + 630/90 = 650/90 - 650/90 simplified gives 65/9
- So, 10/45 + 42/6 = 65/9
In mixed form: 72/9
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