Add 18/6 and 1/45
1st number: 3 0/6, 2nd number: 1/45
18/6 + 1/45 is 136/45.
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,
18/6 = 18 × 15/6 × 15 = 270/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
1/45 = 1 × 2/45 × 2 = 2/90 - Add the two like fractions:
270/90 + 2/90 = 270 + 2/90 = 272/90 - 272/90 simplified gives 136/45
- So, 18/6 + 1/45 = 136/45
In mixed form: 31/45
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