Add 10/45 and 16/30
10/45 + 16/30 is 34/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 30 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 30 × 3 = 90,
16/30 = 16 × 3/30 × 3 = 48/90 - Add the two like fractions:
20/90 + 48/90 = 20 + 48/90 = 68/90 - 68/90 simplified gives 34/45
- So, 10/45 + 16/30 = 34/45
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