Add 10/45 and 12/90
10/45 + 12/90 is 16/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 90 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
10/45 = 10 × 2/45 × 2 = 20/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
12/90 = 12 × 1/90 × 1 = 12/90 - Add the two like fractions:
20/90 + 12/90 = 20 + 12/90 = 32/90 - 32/90 simplified gives 16/45
- So, 10/45 + 12/90 = 16/45
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