Add 49/45 and 7/10
1st number: 1 4/45, 2nd number: 7/10
49/45 + 7/10 is 161/90.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 10 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
49/45 = 49 × 2/45 × 2 = 98/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
7/10 = 7 × 9/10 × 9 = 63/90 - Add the two like fractions:
98/90 + 63/90 = 98 + 63/90 = 161/90 - So, 49/45 + 7/10 = 161/90
In mixed form: 171/90
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