Add 45/18 and 12/10
1st number: 2 9/18, 2nd number: 1 2/10
45/18 + 12/10 is 37/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 10 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
45/18 = 45 × 5/18 × 5 = 225/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
12/10 = 12 × 9/10 × 9 = 108/90 - Add the two like fractions:
225/90 + 108/90 = 225 + 108/90 = 333/90 - 333/90 simplified gives 37/10
- So, 45/18 + 12/10 = 37/10
In mixed form: 37/10
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