Add 45/10 and 2/45
1st number: 4 5/10, 2nd number: 2/45
45/10 + 2/45 is 409/90.
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,
2/45 = 2 × 2/45 × 2 = 4/90 - Add the two like fractions:
405/90 + 4/90 = 405 + 4/90 = 409/90 - So, 45/10 + 2/45 = 409/90
In mixed form: 449/90
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