Add 6/45 and 70/20
1st number: 6/45, 2nd number: 3 10/20
6/45 + 70/20 is 109/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
70/20 = 70 × 9/20 × 9 = 630/180 - Add the two like fractions:
24/180 + 630/180 = 24 + 630/180 = 654/180 - 654/180 simplified gives 109/30
- So, 6/45 + 70/20 = 109/30
In mixed form: 319/30
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