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
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
45/10 = 45 × 9/10 × 9 = 405/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
15/18 = 15 × 5/18 × 5 = 75/90 - Add the two like fractions:
405/90 + 75/90 = 405 + 75/90 = 480/90 - 480/90 simplified gives 16/3
- So, 45/10 + 15/18 = 16/3
In mixed form: 51/3
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