Add 6/10 and 36/45
6/10 + 36/45 is 7/5.
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,
36/45 = 36 × 2/45 × 2 = 72/90 - Add the two like fractions:
54/90 + 72/90 = 54 + 72/90 = 126/90 - 126/90 simplified gives 7/5
- So, 6/10 + 36/45 = 7/5
In mixed form: 12/5
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