Add 10/4 and 10/45
1st number: 2 2/4, 2nd number: 10/45
10/4 + 10/45 is 49/18.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 45 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 45 = 180,
10/4 = 10 × 45/4 × 45 = 450/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
10/45 = 10 × 4/45 × 4 = 40/180 - Add the two like fractions:
450/180 + 40/180 = 450 + 40/180 = 490/180 - 490/180 simplified gives 49/18
- So, 10/4 + 10/45 = 49/18
In mixed form: 213/18
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