Add 60/6 and 9/45
1st number: 10 0/6, 2nd number: 9/45
60/6 + 9/45 is 51/5.
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,
9/45 = 9 × 2/45 × 2 = 18/90 - Add the two like fractions:
900/90 + 18/90 = 900 + 18/90 = 918/90 - 918/90 simplified gives 51/5
- So, 60/6 + 9/45 = 51/5
In mixed form: 101/5
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