Add 45/80 and 10/90
45/80 + 10/90 is 97/144.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 90 is 720
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
45/80 = 45 × 9/80 × 9 = 405/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 8 = 720,
10/90 = 10 × 8/90 × 8 = 80/720 - Add the two like fractions:
405/720 + 80/720 = 405 + 80/720 = 485/720 - 485/720 simplified gives 97/144
- So, 45/80 + 10/90 = 97/144
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