Add 6/45 and 60/18
1st number: 6/45, 2nd number: 3 6/18
6/45 + 60/18 is 52/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 18 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 18 × 5 = 90,
60/18 = 60 × 5/18 × 5 = 300/90 - Add the two like fractions:
12/90 + 300/90 = 12 + 300/90 = 312/90 - 312/90 simplified gives 52/15
- So, 6/45 + 60/18 = 52/15
In mixed form: 37/15
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