Add 10/45 and 9/12, Solve 10/45 + 9/12 as a fraction

Add 10/45 and 9/12

10/45 + 9/12 is 35/36.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 12 is 180

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
10/45 = 10 × 4/45 × 4 = 40/180
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 15 = 180,
9/12 = 9 × 15/12 × 15 = 135/180
Add the two like fractions:
40/180 + 135/180 = 40 + 135/180 = 175/180
175/180 simplified gives 35/36
So, 10/45 + 9/12 = 35/36

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