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Add 1/45 and 7/10

1/45 + 7/10 is 13/18.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 45 and 10 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
    1/45 = 1 × 2/45 × 2 = 2/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
    7/10 = 7 × 9/10 × 9 = 63/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2/90 + 63/90 = 2 + 63/90 = 65/90
  5. 65/90 simplified gives 13/18
  6. So, 1/45 + 7/10 = 13/18

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