Add 6/10 and 27/45
6/10 + 27/45 is 6/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 45 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
6/10 = 6 × 9/10 × 9 = 54/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
27/45 = 27 × 2/45 × 2 = 54/90 - Add the two like fractions:
54/90 + 54/90 = 54 + 54/90 = 108/90 - 108/90 simplified gives 6/5
- So, 6/10 + 27/45 = 6/5
In mixed form: 11/5
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