Add 10/45 and 15/9
1st number: 10/45, 2nd number: 1 6/9
10/45 + 15/9 is 17/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 9 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
10/45 = 10 × 1/45 × 1 = 10/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
15/9 = 15 × 5/9 × 5 = 75/45 - Add the two like fractions:
10/45 + 75/45 = 10 + 75/45 = 85/45 - 85/45 simplified gives 17/9
- So, 10/45 + 15/9 = 17/9
In mixed form: 18/9
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