Add 45/75 and 1/6
45/75 + 1/6 is 23/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 6 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
45/75 = 45 × 2/75 × 2 = 90/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
1/6 = 1 × 25/6 × 25 = 25/150 - Add the two like fractions:
90/150 + 25/150 = 90 + 25/150 = 115/150 - 115/150 simplified gives 23/30
- So, 45/75 + 1/6 = 23/30
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