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Add 45/10 and 4/5

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

45/10 + 4/5 is 53/10.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 10 and 5 is 10

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 10
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 1 = 10,
    45/10 = 45 × 1/10 × 1 = 45/10
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 2 = 10,
    4/5 = 4 × 2/5 × 2 = 8/10
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    45/10 + 8/10 = 45 + 8/10 = 53/10
  5. So, 45/10 + 4/5 = 53/10
    In mixed form: 53/10

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