Add 35/6 and 16/45
1st number: 5 5/6, 2nd number: 16/45
35/6 + 16/45 is 557/90.
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,
35/6 = 35 × 15/6 × 15 = 525/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
16/45 = 16 × 2/45 × 2 = 32/90 - Add the two like fractions:
525/90 + 32/90 = 525 + 32/90 = 557/90 - So, 35/6 + 16/45 = 557/90
In mixed form: 617/90
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