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Add 3/6 and 4/45

3/6 + 4/45 is 53/90.

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,
    3/6 = 3 × 15/6 × 15 = 45/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
    4/45 = 4 × 2/45 × 2 = 8/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    45/90 + 8/90 = 45 + 8/90 = 53/90
  5. So, 3/6 + 4/45 = 53/90

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