Add 6/45 and 16/10
1st number: 6/45, 2nd number: 1 6/10
6/45 + 16/10 is 26/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 10 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
6/45 = 6 × 2/45 × 2 = 12/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
16/10 = 16 × 9/10 × 9 = 144/90 - Add the two like fractions:
12/90 + 144/90 = 12 + 144/90 = 156/90 - 156/90 simplified gives 26/15
- So, 6/45 + 16/10 = 26/15
In mixed form: 111/15
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