Add 45/25 and 16/6
1st number: 1 20/25, 2nd number: 2 4/6
45/25 + 16/6 is 67/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 6 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 6 = 150,
45/25 = 45 × 6/25 × 6 = 270/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
16/6 = 16 × 25/6 × 25 = 400/150 - Add the two like fractions:
270/150 + 400/150 = 270 + 400/150 = 670/150 - 670/150 simplified gives 67/15
- So, 45/25 + 16/6 = 67/15
In mixed form: 47/15
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