Add 4/45 and 40/6
1st number: 4/45, 2nd number: 6 4/6
4/45 + 40/6 is 304/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
4/45 = 4 × 2/45 × 2 = 8/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 15 = 90,
40/6 = 40 × 15/6 × 15 = 600/90 - Add the two like fractions:
8/90 + 600/90 = 8 + 600/90 = 608/90 - 608/90 simplified gives 304/45
- So, 4/45 + 40/6 = 304/45
In mixed form: 634/45
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