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Add 20/10 and 3/45

1st number: 2 0/10, 2nd number: 3/45

20/10 + 3/45 is 31/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
    20/10 = 20 × 9/10 × 9 = 180/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
    3/45 = 3 × 2/45 × 2 = 6/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    180/90 + 6/90 = 180 + 6/90 = 186/90
  5. 186/90 simplified gives 31/15
  6. So, 20/10 + 3/45 = 31/15
    In mixed form: 21/15

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