Add 5/6 and 35/45
5/6 + 35/45 is 29/18.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 45 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 15 = 90,
5/6 = 5 × 15/6 × 15 = 75/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
35/45 = 35 × 2/45 × 2 = 70/90 - Add the two like fractions:
75/90 + 70/90 = 75 + 70/90 = 145/90 - 145/90 simplified gives 29/18
- So, 5/6 + 35/45 = 29/18
In mixed form: 111/18
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