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Add 4/45 and 3/10

4/45 + 3/10 is 7/18.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
    4/45 = 4 × 2/45 × 2 = 8/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
    3/10 = 3 × 9/10 × 9 = 27/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    8/90 + 27/90 = 8 + 27/90 = 35/90
  5. 35/90 simplified gives 7/18
  6. So, 4/45 + 3/10 = 7/18

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