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Add 2/6 and 45/30

1st number: 2/6, 2nd number: 1 15/30

2/6 + 45/30 is 11/6.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 30 is 30

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
    2/6 = 2 × 5/6 × 5 = 10/30
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 1 = 30,
    45/30 = 45 × 1/30 × 1 = 45/30
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    10/30 + 45/30 = 10 + 45/30 = 55/30
  5. 55/30 simplified gives 11/6
  6. So, 2/6 + 45/30 = 11/6
    In mixed form: 15/6

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