Add 10/45 and 18/30
10/45 + 18/30 is 37/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 30 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
10/45 = 10 × 2/45 × 2 = 20/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
18/30 = 18 × 3/30 × 3 = 54/90 - Add the two like fractions:
20/90 + 54/90 = 20 + 54/90 = 74/90 - 74/90 simplified gives 37/45
- So, 10/45 + 18/30 = 37/45
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