Add 3/6 and 6/45
3/6 + 6/45 is 19/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
3/6 = 3 × 15/6 × 15 = 45/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
6/45 = 6 × 2/45 × 2 = 12/90 - Add the two like fractions:
45/90 + 12/90 = 45 + 12/90 = 57/90 - 57/90 simplified gives 19/30
- So, 3/6 + 6/45 = 19/30
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