Add 75/45 and 45/6
1st number: 1 30/45, 2nd number: 7 3/6
75/45 + 45/6 is 55/6.
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,
45/6 = 45 × 15/6 × 15 = 675/90 - Add the two like fractions:
150/90 + 675/90 = 150 + 675/90 = 825/90 - 825/90 simplified gives 55/6
- So, 75/45 + 45/6 = 55/6
In mixed form: 91/6
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