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Add 45/10 and 15/18

1st number: 4 5/10, 2nd number: 15/18

45/10 + 15/18 is 16/3.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 10 and 18 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
    45/10 = 45 × 9/10 × 9 = 405/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
    15/18 = 15 × 5/18 × 5 = 75/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    405/90 + 75/90 = 405 + 75/90 = 480/90
  5. 480/90 simplified gives 16/3
  6. So, 45/10 + 15/18 = 16/3
    In mixed form: 51/3

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