Add 15/45 and 45/10
1st number: 15/45, 2nd number: 4 5/10
15/45 + 45/10 is 29/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
15/45 = 15 × 2/45 × 2 = 30/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
45/10 = 45 × 9/10 × 9 = 405/90 - Add the two like fractions:
30/90 + 405/90 = 30 + 405/90 = 435/90 - 435/90 simplified gives 29/6
- So, 15/45 + 45/10 = 29/6
In mixed form: 45/6
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