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Add 45/6 and 18/5

1st number: 7 3/6, 2nd number: 3 3/5

45/6 + 18/5 is 111/10.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 5 is 30

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
    45/6 = 45 × 5/6 × 5 = 225/30
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 6 = 30,
    18/5 = 18 × 6/5 × 6 = 108/30
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    225/30 + 108/30 = 225 + 108/30 = 333/30
  5. 333/30 simplified gives 111/10
  6. So, 45/6 + 18/5 = 111/10
    In mixed form: 111/10

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