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Add 5/45 and 45/6

1st number: 5/45, 2nd number: 7 3/6

5/45 + 45/6 is 137/18.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
    5/45 = 5 × 2/45 × 2 = 10/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 15 = 90,
    45/6 = 45 × 15/6 × 15 = 675/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    10/90 + 675/90 = 10 + 675/90 = 685/90
  5. 685/90 simplified gives 137/18
  6. So, 5/45 + 45/6 = 137/18
    In mixed form: 711/18

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