Add 75/45 and 30/6
1st number: 1 30/45, 2nd number: 5 0/6
75/45 + 30/6 is 20/3.
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,
75/45 = 75 × 2/45 × 2 = 150/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 15 = 90,
30/6 = 30 × 15/6 × 15 = 450/90 - Add the two like fractions:
150/90 + 450/90 = 150 + 450/90 = 600/90 - 600/90 simplified gives 20/3
- So, 75/45 + 30/6 = 20/3
In mixed form: 62/3
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