Add 45/10 and 10/3, Solve 4 5/10 + 3 1/3 as a fraction

Add 45/10 and 10/3

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

45/10 + 10/3 is 47/6.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 3 is 30

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 3 = 30,
45/10 = 45 × 3/10 × 3 = 135/30
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 10 = 30,
10/3 = 10 × 10/3 × 10 = 100/30
Add the two like fractions:
135/30 + 100/30 = 135 + 100/30 = 235/30
235/30 simplified gives 47/6
So, 45/10 + 10/3 = 47/6
In mixed form: 75/6

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