Add 6/45 and 9/7, Solve 6/45 + 1 2/7 as a fraction

Add 6/45 and 9/7

1^st number: 6/45, 2^nd number: 1 2/7

6/45 + 9/7 is 149/105.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 7 is 315

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
6/45 = 6 × 7/45 × 7 = 42/315
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 45 = 315,
9/7 = 9 × 45/7 × 45 = 405/315
Add the two like fractions:
42/315 + 405/315 = 42 + 405/315 = 447/315
447/315 simplified gives 149/105
So, 6/45 + 9/7 = 149/105
In mixed form: 144/105

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