Add 16/6 and 42/45
1st number: 2 4/6, 2nd number: 42/45
16/6 + 42/45 is 18/5.
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,
16/6 = 16 × 15/6 × 15 = 240/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
42/45 = 42 × 2/45 × 2 = 84/90 - Add the two like fractions:
240/90 + 84/90 = 240 + 84/90 = 324/90 - 324/90 simplified gives 18/5
- So, 16/6 + 42/45 = 18/5
In mixed form: 33/5
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