Add 45/3 and 45/6
1st number: 15 0/3, 2nd number: 7 3/6
45/3 + 45/6 is 45/2.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 2 = 6,
45/3 = 45 × 2/3 × 2 = 90/6 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 1 = 6,
45/6 = 45 × 1/6 × 1 = 45/6 - Add the two like fractions:
90/6 + 45/6 = 90 + 45/6 = 135/6 - 135/6 simplified gives 45/2
- So, 45/3 + 45/6 = 45/2
In mixed form: 221/2
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