Add 6/45 and 24/10
1st number: 6/45, 2nd number: 2 4/10
6/45 + 24/10 is 38/15.
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,
24/10 = 24 × 9/10 × 9 = 216/90 - Add the two like fractions:
12/90 + 216/90 = 12 + 216/90 = 228/90 - 228/90 simplified gives 38/15
- So, 6/45 + 24/10 = 38/15
In mixed form: 28/15
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