Add 7/45 and 54/10
1st number: 7/45, 2nd number: 5 4/10
7/45 + 54/10 is 50/9.
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,
7/45 = 7 × 2/45 × 2 = 14/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
54/10 = 54 × 9/10 × 9 = 486/90 - Add the two like fractions:
14/90 + 486/90 = 14 + 486/90 = 500/90 - 500/90 simplified gives 50/9
- So, 7/45 + 54/10 = 50/9
In mixed form: 55/9
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