Add 2/10 and 35/45
2/10 + 35/45 is 44/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
2/10 = 2 × 9/10 × 9 = 18/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
35/45 = 35 × 2/45 × 2 = 70/90 - Add the two like fractions:
18/90 + 70/90 = 18 + 70/90 = 88/90 - 88/90 simplified gives 44/45
- So, 2/10 + 35/45 = 44/45
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