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Add 10/45 and 27/10

1st number: 10/45, 2nd number: 2 7/10

10/45 + 27/10 is 263/90.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 45 and 10 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
    10/45 = 10 × 2/45 × 2 = 20/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
    27/10 = 27 × 9/10 × 9 = 243/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    20/90 + 243/90 = 20 + 243/90 = 263/90
  5. So, 10/45 + 27/10 = 263/90
    In mixed form: 283/90

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