Add 45/18 and 7/10
1st number: 2 9/18, 2nd number: 7/10
45/18 + 7/10 is 16/5.
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,
7/10 = 7 × 9/10 × 9 = 63/90 - Add the two like fractions:
225/90 + 63/90 = 225 + 63/90 = 288/90 - 288/90 simplified gives 16/5
- So, 45/18 + 7/10 = 16/5
In mixed form: 31/5
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