Add 6/45 and 49/6
1st number: 6/45, 2nd number: 8 1/6
6/45 + 49/6 is 83/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 6 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 6 × 15 = 90,
49/6 = 49 × 15/6 × 15 = 735/90 - Add the two like fractions:
12/90 + 735/90 = 12 + 735/90 = 747/90 - 747/90 simplified gives 83/10
- So, 6/45 + 49/6 = 83/10
In mixed form: 83/10
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