Add 45/75 and 6/10
45/75 + 6/10 is 6/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 10 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 10 × 15 = 150,
6/10 = 6 × 15/10 × 15 = 90/150 - Add the two like fractions:
90/150 + 90/150 = 90 + 90/150 = 180/150 - 180/150 simplified gives 6/5
- So, 45/75 + 6/10 = 6/5
In mixed form: 11/5
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