Add 35/4 and 6/45
1st number: 8 3/4, 2nd number: 6/45
35/4 + 6/45 is 533/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 45 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 45 = 180,
35/4 = 35 × 45/4 × 45 = 1575/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
6/45 = 6 × 4/45 × 4 = 24/180 - Add the two like fractions:
1575/180 + 24/180 = 1575 + 24/180 = 1599/180 - 1599/180 simplified gives 533/60
- So, 35/4 + 6/45 = 533/60
In mixed form: 853/60
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