Add 6/45 and 50/60
6/45 + 50/60 is 29/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 60 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 60 × 3 = 180,
50/60 = 50 × 3/60 × 3 = 150/180 - Add the two like fractions:
24/180 + 150/180 = 24 + 150/180 = 174/180 - 174/180 simplified gives 29/30
- So, 6/45 + 50/60 = 29/30
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 12/45+50/60 6/90+50/60 18/45+50/60 30/45+50/60 42/45+50/60