Add 15/10 and 1/45
1st number: 1 5/10, 2nd number: 1/45
15/10 + 1/45 is 137/90.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 45 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
15/10 = 15 × 9/10 × 9 = 135/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
1/45 = 1 × 2/45 × 2 = 2/90 - Add the two like fractions:
135/90 + 2/90 = 135 + 2/90 = 137/90 - So, 15/10 + 1/45 = 137/90
In mixed form: 147/90
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