Add 21/45 and 45/6
1st number: 21/45, 2nd number: 7 3/6
21/45 + 45/6 is 239/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 6 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
21/45 = 21 × 2/45 × 2 = 42/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 15 = 90,
45/6 = 45 × 15/6 × 15 = 675/90 - Add the two like fractions:
42/90 + 675/90 = 42 + 675/90 = 717/90 - 717/90 simplified gives 239/30
- So, 21/45 + 45/6 = 239/30
In mixed form: 729/30
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