Add 45/75 and 45/10
1st number: 45/75, 2nd number: 4 5/10
45/75 + 45/10 is 51/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 10 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
45/75 = 45 × 2/75 × 2 = 90/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 15 = 150,
45/10 = 45 × 15/10 × 15 = 675/150 - Add the two like fractions:
90/150 + 675/150 = 90 + 675/150 = 765/150 - 765/150 simplified gives 51/10
- So, 45/75 + 45/10 = 51/10
In mixed form: 51/10
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