Add 5/10 and 14/45
5/10 + 14/45 is 73/90.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 45 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
5/10 = 5 × 9/10 × 9 = 45/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
14/45 = 14 × 2/45 × 2 = 28/90 - Add the two like fractions:
45/90 + 28/90 = 45 + 28/90 = 73/90 - So, 5/10 + 14/45 = 73/90
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