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Add 10/35 and 8/45

10/35 + 8/45 is 146/315.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 45 is 315

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 9 = 315,
    10/35 = 10 × 9/35 × 9 = 90/315
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
    8/45 = 8 × 7/45 × 7 = 56/315
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    90/315 + 56/315 = 90 + 56/315 = 146/315
  5. So, 10/35 + 8/45 = 146/315

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