Add 6/4 and 45/75
1st number: 1 2/4, 2nd number: 45/75
6/4 + 45/75 is 21/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 75 is 300
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 75 = 300,
6/4 = 6 × 75/4 × 75 = 450/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
45/75 = 45 × 4/75 × 4 = 180/300 - Add the two like fractions:
450/300 + 180/300 = 450 + 180/300 = 630/300 - 630/300 simplified gives 21/10
- So, 6/4 + 45/75 = 21/10
In mixed form: 21/10
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