Add 2/10 and 49/45
1st number: 2/10, 2nd number: 1 4/45
2/10 + 49/45 is 58/45.
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,
49/45 = 49 × 2/45 × 2 = 98/90 - Add the two like fractions:
18/90 + 98/90 = 18 + 98/90 = 116/90 - 116/90 simplified gives 58/45
- So, 2/10 + 49/45 = 58/45
In mixed form: 113/45
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