Add 4/45 and 28/10, Solve 4/45 + 2 8/10 as a fraction

Add 4/45 and 28/10

1^st number: 4/45, 2^nd number: 2 8/10

4/45 + 28/10 is 26/9.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 10 is 90

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
4/45 = 4 × 2/45 × 2 = 8/90
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
28/10 = 28 × 9/10 × 9 = 252/90
Add the two like fractions:
8/90 + 252/90 = 8 + 252/90 = 260/90
260/90 simplified gives 26/9
So, 4/45 + 28/10 = 26/9
In mixed form: 28/9

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