Add 7/3 and 6/45, Solve 2 1/3 + 6/45 as a fraction

Add 7/3 and 6/45

1^st number: 2 1/3, 2^nd number: 6/45

7/3 + 6/45 is 37/15.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 45 is 45

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45
For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 15 = 45,
7/3 = 7 × 15/3 × 15 = 105/45
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
6/45 = 6 × 1/45 × 1 = 6/45
Add the two like fractions:
105/45 + 6/45 = 105 + 6/45 = 111/45
111/45 simplified gives 37/15
So, 7/3 + 6/45 = 37/15
In mixed form: 27/15

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