Add 28/6 and 24/45, Solve 4 4/6 + 24/45 as a fraction

Add 28/6 and 24/45

1^st number: 4 4/6, 2^nd number: 24/45

28/6 + 24/45 is 26/5.

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,
28/6 = 28 × 15/6 × 15 = 420/90
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
24/45 = 24 × 2/45 × 2 = 48/90
Add the two like fractions:
420/90 + 48/90 = 420 + 48/90 = 468/90
468/90 simplified gives 26/5
So, 28/6 + 24/45 = 26/5
In mixed form: 51/5

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