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Add 45/18 and 48/10

1st number: 2 9/18, 2nd number: 4 8/10

45/18 + 48/10 is 73/10.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
    45/18 = 45 × 5/18 × 5 = 225/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
    48/10 = 48 × 9/10 × 9 = 432/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    225/90 + 432/90 = 225 + 432/90 = 657/90
  5. 657/90 simplified gives 73/10
  6. So, 45/18 + 48/10 = 73/10
    In mixed form: 73/10

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