Add 10/4 and 18/45
1st number: 2 2/4, 2nd number: 18/45
10/4 + 18/45 is 29/10.
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,
18/45 = 18 × 4/45 × 4 = 72/180 - Add the two like fractions:
450/180 + 72/180 = 450 + 72/180 = 522/180 - 522/180 simplified gives 29/10
- So, 10/4 + 18/45 = 29/10
In mixed form: 29/10
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