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Add 6/3 and 5/45

1st number: 2 0/3, 2nd number: 5/45

6/3 + 5/45 is 19/9.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 45 is 45

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 15 = 45,
    6/3 = 6 × 15/3 × 15 = 90/45
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
    5/45 = 5 × 1/45 × 1 = 5/45
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    90/45 + 5/45 = 90 + 5/45 = 95/45
  5. 95/45 simplified gives 19/9
  6. So, 6/3 + 5/45 = 19/9
    In mixed form: 21/9

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