Add 60/6 and 12/45
1st number: 10 0/6, 2nd number: 12/45
60/6 + 12/45 is 154/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 45 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 15 = 90,
60/6 = 60 × 15/6 × 15 = 900/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
12/45 = 12 × 2/45 × 2 = 24/90 - Add the two like fractions:
900/90 + 24/90 = 900 + 24/90 = 924/90 - 924/90 simplified gives 154/15
- So, 60/6 + 12/45 = 154/15
In mixed form: 104/15
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