Add 45/2 and 10/45
1st number: 22 1/2, 2nd number: 10/45
45/2 + 10/45 is 409/18.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 45 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 45 = 90,
45/2 = 45 × 45/2 × 45 = 2025/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
10/45 = 10 × 2/45 × 2 = 20/90 - Add the two like fractions:
2025/90 + 20/90 = 2025 + 20/90 = 2045/90 - 2045/90 simplified gives 409/18
- So, 45/2 + 10/45 = 409/18
In mixed form: 2213/18
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