Add 6/45 and 2/10
6/45 + 2/10 is 1/3.
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,
2/10 = 2 × 9/10 × 9 = 18/90 - Add the two like fractions:
12/90 + 18/90 = 12 + 18/90 = 30/90 - 30/90 simplified gives 1/3
- So, 6/45 + 2/10 = 1/3
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