Add 6/7 and 18/45
6/7 + 18/45 is 44/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 45 is 315
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 45 = 315,
6/7 = 6 × 45/7 × 45 = 270/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
18/45 = 18 × 7/45 × 7 = 126/315 - Add the two like fractions:
270/315 + 126/315 = 270 + 126/315 = 396/315 - 396/315 simplified gives 44/35
- So, 6/7 + 18/45 = 44/35
In mixed form: 19/35
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