Add 6/45 and 50/20, Solve 6/45 + 2 10/20 as a fraction

Add 6/45 and 50/20

1^st number: 6/45, 2^nd number: 2 10/20

6/45 + 50/20 is 79/30.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 20 is 180

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
6/45 = 6 × 4/45 × 4 = 24/180
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
50/20 = 50 × 9/20 × 9 = 450/180
Add the two like fractions:
24/180 + 450/180 = 24 + 450/180 = 474/180
474/180 simplified gives 79/30
So, 6/45 + 50/20 = 79/30
In mixed form: 219/30

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