Add 5/3 and 45/10, Solve 1 2/3 + 4 5/10 as a fraction

Add 5/3 and 45/10

1^st number: 1 2/3, 2^nd number: 4 5/10

5/3 + 45/10 is 37/6.

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,
5/3 = 5 × 10/3 × 10 = 50/30
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 3 = 30,
45/10 = 45 × 3/10 × 3 = 135/30
Add the two like fractions:
50/30 + 135/30 = 50 + 135/30 = 185/30
185/30 simplified gives 37/6
So, 5/3 + 45/10 = 37/6
In mixed form: 61/6

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