Add 64/6 and 6/45
1st number: 10 4/6, 2nd number: 6/45
64/6 + 6/45 is 54/5.
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,
64/6 = 64 × 15/6 × 15 = 960/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
6/45 = 6 × 2/45 × 2 = 12/90 - Add the two like fractions:
960/90 + 12/90 = 960 + 12/90 = 972/90 - 972/90 simplified gives 54/5
- So, 64/6 + 6/45 = 54/5
In mixed form: 104/5
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