Add 4/5 and 6/45
4/5 + 6/45 is 14/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 45 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 9 = 45,
4/5 = 4 × 9/5 × 9 = 36/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
6/45 = 6 × 1/45 × 1 = 6/45 - Add the two like fractions:
36/45 + 6/45 = 36 + 6/45 = 42/45 - 42/45 simplified gives 14/15
- So, 4/5 + 6/45 = 14/15
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