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Add 2/6 and 40/45

2/6 + 40/45 is 11/9.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 15 = 90,
    2/6 = 2 × 15/6 × 15 = 30/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
    40/45 = 40 × 2/45 × 2 = 80/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    30/90 + 80/90 = 30 + 80/90 = 110/90
  5. 110/90 simplified gives 11/9
  6. So, 2/6 + 40/45 = 11/9
    In mixed form: 12/9

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