Add 4/10 and 6/45
4/10 + 6/45 is 8/15.
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,
4/10 = 4 × 9/10 × 9 = 36/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
6/45 = 6 × 2/45 × 2 = 12/90 - Add the two like fractions:
36/90 + 12/90 = 36 + 12/90 = 48/90 - 48/90 simplified gives 8/15
- So, 4/10 + 6/45 = 8/15
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