Add 10/45 and 3/8
10/45 + 3/8 is 43/72.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 8 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
10/45 = 10 × 8/45 × 8 = 80/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 45 = 360,
3/8 = 3 × 45/8 × 45 = 135/360 - Add the two like fractions:
80/360 + 135/360 = 80 + 135/360 = 215/360 - 215/360 simplified gives 43/72
- So, 10/45 + 3/8 = 43/72
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 20/45+3/8 10/45+6/8 10/90+3/8 10/45+3/16 30/45+3/8 10/45+9/8 10/45+3/24 50/45+3/8 10/45+15/8 10/45+3/40 70/45+3/8 10/45+21/8 10/45+3/56