Add 18/6 and 28/45
1st number: 3 0/6, 2nd number: 28/45
18/6 + 28/45 is 163/45.
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,
28/45 = 28 × 2/45 × 2 = 56/90 - Add the two like fractions:
270/90 + 56/90 = 270 + 56/90 = 326/90 - 326/90 simplified gives 163/45
- So, 18/6 + 28/45 = 163/45
In mixed form: 328/45
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