Add 15/45 and 8/10
15/45 + 8/10 is 17/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
15/45 = 15 × 2/45 × 2 = 30/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
8/10 = 8 × 9/10 × 9 = 72/90 - Add the two like fractions:
30/90 + 72/90 = 30 + 72/90 = 102/90 - 102/90 simplified gives 17/15
- So, 15/45 + 8/10 = 17/15
In mixed form: 12/15
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