Add 15/10 and 36/45, Solve 1 5/10 + 36/45 as a fraction

Add 15/10 and 36/45

1^st number: 1 5/10, 2^nd number: 36/45

15/10 + 36/45 is 23/10.

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

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
15/10 = 15 × 9/10 × 9 = 135/90
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
36/45 = 36 × 2/45 × 2 = 72/90
Add the two like fractions:
135/90 + 72/90 = 135 + 72/90 = 207/90
207/90 simplified gives 23/10
So, 15/10 + 36/45 = 23/10
In mixed form: 23/10

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