Add 21/10 and 7/45
1st number: 2 1/10, 2nd number: 7/45
21/10 + 7/45 is 203/90.
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,
21/10 = 21 × 9/10 × 9 = 189/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
7/45 = 7 × 2/45 × 2 = 14/90 - Add the two like fractions:
189/90 + 14/90 = 189 + 14/90 = 203/90 - So, 21/10 + 7/45 = 203/90
In mixed form: 223/90
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