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Add 6/45 and 35/5

1st number: 6/45, 2nd number: 7 0/5

6/45 + 35/5 is 107/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 45 and 5 is 45

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
    6/45 = 6 × 1/45 × 1 = 6/45
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 9 = 45,
    35/5 = 35 × 9/5 × 9 = 315/45
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    6/45 + 315/45 = 6 + 315/45 = 321/45
  5. 321/45 simplified gives 107/15
  6. So, 6/45 + 35/5 = 107/15
    In mixed form: 72/15

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