Add 45/5 and 1/6
1st number: 9 0/5, 2nd number: 1/6
45/5 + 1/6 is 55/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 6 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 6 = 30,
45/5 = 45 × 6/5 × 6 = 270/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
1/6 = 1 × 5/6 × 5 = 5/30 - Add the two like fractions:
270/30 + 5/30 = 270 + 5/30 = 275/30 - 275/30 simplified gives 55/6
- So, 45/5 + 1/6 = 55/6
In mixed form: 91/6
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