Add 45/6 and 6/10
1st number: 7 3/6, 2nd number: 6/10
45/6 + 6/10 is 81/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 10 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
45/6 = 45 × 5/6 × 5 = 225/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 3 = 30,
6/10 = 6 × 3/10 × 3 = 18/30 - Add the two like fractions:
225/30 + 18/30 = 225 + 18/30 = 243/30 - 243/30 simplified gives 81/10
- So, 45/6 + 6/10 = 81/10
In mixed form: 81/10
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