Add 45/9 and 40/6
1st number: 5 0/9, 2nd number: 6 4/6
45/9 + 40/6 is 35/3.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 6 is 18
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 18 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 2 = 18,
45/9 = 45 × 2/9 × 2 = 90/18 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 3 = 18,
40/6 = 40 × 3/6 × 3 = 120/18 - Add the two like fractions:
90/18 + 120/18 = 90 + 120/18 = 210/18 - 210/18 simplified gives 35/3
- So, 45/9 + 40/6 = 35/3
In mixed form: 112/3
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