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Add 45/3 and 21/6

1st number: 15 0/3, 2nd number: 3 3/6

45/3 + 21/6 is 37/2.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 6 is 6

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 6
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 2 = 6,
    45/3 = 45 × 2/3 × 2 = 90/6
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 1 = 6,
    21/6 = 21 × 1/6 × 1 = 21/6
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    90/6 + 21/6 = 90 + 21/6 = 111/6
  5. 111/6 simplified gives 37/2
  6. So, 45/3 + 21/6 = 37/2
    In mixed form: 181/2

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