Add 7/45 and 15/6
1st number: 7/45, 2nd number: 2 3/6
7/45 + 15/6 is 239/90.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 6 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
7/45 = 7 × 2/45 × 2 = 14/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 15 = 90,
15/6 = 15 × 15/6 × 15 = 225/90 - Add the two like fractions:
14/90 + 225/90 = 14 + 225/90 = 239/90 - So, 7/45 + 15/6 = 239/90
In mixed form: 259/90
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