Add 45/9 and 6/30
1st number: 5 0/9, 2nd number: 6/30
45/9 + 6/30 is 26/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 30 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 10 = 90,
45/9 = 45 × 10/9 × 10 = 450/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
6/30 = 6 × 3/30 × 3 = 18/90 - Add the two like fractions:
450/90 + 18/90 = 450 + 18/90 = 468/90 - 468/90 simplified gives 26/5
- So, 45/9 + 6/30 = 26/5
In mixed form: 51/5
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