Add 30/9 and 45/10, Solve 3 3/9 + 4 5/10 as a fraction

Add 30/9 and 45/10

1^st number: 3 3/9, 2^nd number: 4 5/10

30/9 + 45/10 is 47/6.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 10 is 90

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 10 = 90,
30/9 = 30 × 10/9 × 10 = 300/90
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
45/10 = 45 × 9/10 × 9 = 405/90
Add the two like fractions:
300/90 + 405/90 = 300 + 405/90 = 705/90
705/90 simplified gives 47/6
So, 30/9 + 45/10 = 47/6
In mixed form: 75/6

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