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Add 40/6 and 6/45

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

40/6 + 6/45 is 34/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 15 = 90,
    40/6 = 40 × 15/6 × 15 = 600/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
    6/45 = 6 × 2/45 × 2 = 12/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    600/90 + 12/90 = 600 + 12/90 = 612/90
  5. 612/90 simplified gives 34/5
  6. So, 40/6 + 6/45 = 34/5
    In mixed form: 64/5

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