Add 6/45 and 70/15, Solve 6/45 + 4 10/15 as a fraction

Add 6/45 and 70/15

1^st number: 6/45, 2^nd number: 4 10/15

6/45 + 70/15 is 24/5.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 15 is 45

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45
For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
6/45 = 6 × 1/45 × 1 = 6/45
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 3 = 45,
70/15 = 70 × 3/15 × 3 = 210/45
Add the two like fractions:
6/45 + 210/45 = 6 + 210/45 = 216/45
216/45 simplified gives 24/5
So, 6/45 + 70/15 = 24/5
In mixed form: 44/5

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