Add 30/6 and 32/45, Solve 5 0/6 + 32/45 as a fraction

Add 30/6 and 32/45

1^st number: 5 0/6, 2^nd number: 32/45

30/6 + 32/45 is 257/45.

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,
30/6 = 30 × 15/6 × 15 = 450/90
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
32/45 = 32 × 2/45 × 2 = 64/90
Add the two like fractions:
450/90 + 64/90 = 450 + 64/90 = 514/90
514/90 simplified gives 257/45
So, 30/6 + 32/45 = 257/45
In mixed form: 532/45

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