Add 6/45 and 36/7
1st number: 6/45, 2nd number: 5 1/7
6/45 + 36/7 is 554/105.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 7 is 315
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
6/45 = 6 × 7/45 × 7 = 42/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 45 = 315,
36/7 = 36 × 45/7 × 45 = 1620/315 - Add the two like fractions:
42/315 + 1620/315 = 42 + 1620/315 = 1662/315 - 1662/315 simplified gives 554/105
- So, 6/45 + 36/7 = 554/105
In mixed form: 529/105
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