Add 2/45 and 4/10
2/45 + 4/10 is 4/9.
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,
2/45 = 2 × 2/45 × 2 = 4/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
4/10 = 4 × 9/10 × 9 = 36/90 - Add the two like fractions:
4/90 + 36/90 = 4 + 36/90 = 40/90 - 40/90 simplified gives 4/9
- So, 2/45 + 4/10 = 4/9
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