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Add 4/45 and 35/6

1st number: 4/45, 2nd number: 5 5/6

4/45 + 35/6 is 533/90.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 45 and 6 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
    4/45 = 4 × 2/45 × 2 = 8/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 15 = 90,
    35/6 = 35 × 15/6 × 15 = 525/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    8/90 + 525/90 = 8 + 525/90 = 533/90
  5. So, 4/45 + 35/6 = 533/90
    In mixed form: 583/90

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