Add 45/75 and 28/6
1st number: 45/75, 2nd number: 4 4/6
45/75 + 28/6 is 79/15.
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,
28/6 = 28 × 25/6 × 25 = 700/150 - Add the two like fractions:
90/150 + 700/150 = 90 + 700/150 = 790/150 - 790/150 simplified gives 79/15
- So, 45/75 + 28/6 = 79/15
In mixed form: 54/15
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