Add 45/10 and 16/45
1st number: 4 5/10, 2nd number: 16/45
45/10 + 16/45 is 437/90.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 45 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 45 × 2 = 90,
16/45 = 16 × 2/45 × 2 = 32/90 - Add the two like fractions:
405/90 + 32/90 = 405 + 32/90 = 437/90 - So, 45/10 + 16/45 = 437/90
In mixed form: 477/90
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