Add 21/9 and 6/45
1st number: 2 3/9, 2nd number: 6/45
21/9 + 6/45 is 37/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 45 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
21/9 = 21 × 5/9 × 5 = 105/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
6/45 = 6 × 1/45 × 1 = 6/45 - Add the two like fractions:
105/45 + 6/45 = 105 + 6/45 = 111/45 - 111/45 simplified gives 37/15
- So, 21/9 + 6/45 = 37/15
In mixed form: 27/15
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