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Add 10/45 and 9/50

10/45 + 9/50 is 181/450.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 45 and 50 is 450

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 10 = 450,
    10/45 = 10 × 10/45 × 10 = 100/450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
    9/50 = 9 × 9/50 × 9 = 81/450
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    100/450 + 81/450 = 100 + 81/450 = 181/450
  5. So, 10/45 + 9/50 = 181/450

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