Add 42/6 and 5/45
1st number: 7 0/6, 2nd number: 5/45
42/6 + 5/45 is 64/9.
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,
42/6 = 42 × 15/6 × 15 = 630/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
5/45 = 5 × 2/45 × 2 = 10/90 - Add the two like fractions:
630/90 + 10/90 = 630 + 10/90 = 640/90 - 640/90 simplified gives 64/9
- So, 42/6 + 5/45 = 64/9
In mixed form: 71/9
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