Add 5/45 and 4/6
5/45 + 4/6 is 7/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 6 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
5/45 = 5 × 2/45 × 2 = 10/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 15 = 90,
4/6 = 4 × 15/6 × 15 = 60/90 - Add the two like fractions:
10/90 + 60/90 = 10 + 60/90 = 70/90 - 70/90 simplified gives 7/9
- So, 5/45 + 4/6 = 7/9
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