Add 45/10 and 7/9
1st number: 4 5/10, 2nd number: 7/9
45/10 + 7/9 is 95/18.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 9 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 9 × 10 = 90,
7/9 = 7 × 10/9 × 10 = 70/90 - Add the two like fractions:
405/90 + 70/90 = 405 + 70/90 = 475/90 - 475/90 simplified gives 95/18
- So, 45/10 + 7/9 = 95/18
In mixed form: 55/18
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