Add 45/3 and 3/10
1st number: 15 0/3, 2nd number: 3/10
45/3 + 3/10 is 153/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 10 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 10 = 30,
45/3 = 45 × 10/3 × 10 = 450/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 3 = 30,
3/10 = 3 × 3/10 × 3 = 9/30 - Add the two like fractions:
450/30 + 9/30 = 450 + 9/30 = 459/30 - 459/30 simplified gives 153/10
- So, 45/3 + 3/10 = 153/10
In mixed form: 153/10
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