Add 5/45 and 30/10
1st number: 5/45, 2nd number: 3 0/10
5/45 + 30/10 is 28/9.
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,
5/45 = 5 × 2/45 × 2 = 10/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
30/10 = 30 × 9/10 × 9 = 270/90 - Add the two like fractions:
10/90 + 270/90 = 10 + 270/90 = 280/90 - 280/90 simplified gives 28/9
- So, 5/45 + 30/10 = 28/9
In mixed form: 31/9
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