Add 40/6 and 2/45
1st number: 6 4/6, 2nd number: 2/45
40/6 + 2/45 is 302/45.
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,
40/6 = 40 × 15/6 × 15 = 600/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
2/45 = 2 × 2/45 × 2 = 4/90 - Add the two like fractions:
600/90 + 4/90 = 600 + 4/90 = 604/90 - 604/90 simplified gives 302/45
- So, 40/6 + 2/45 = 302/45
In mixed form: 632/45
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