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Add 45/10 and 7/4

1st number: 4 5/10, 2nd number: 1 3/4

45/10 + 7/4 is 25/4.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 10 and 4 is 20

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 20
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 2 = 20,
    45/10 = 45 × 2/10 × 2 = 90/20
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 5 = 20,
    7/4 = 7 × 5/4 × 5 = 35/20
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    90/20 + 35/20 = 90 + 35/20 = 125/20
  5. 125/20 simplified gives 25/4
  6. So, 45/10 + 7/4 = 25/4
    In mixed form: 61/4

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