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Add 9/45 and 4/10

9/45 + 4/10 is 3/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
    9/45 = 9 × 2/45 × 2 = 18/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
    4/10 = 4 × 9/10 × 9 = 36/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    18/90 + 36/90 = 18 + 36/90 = 54/90
  5. 54/90 simplified gives 3/5
  6. So, 9/45 + 4/10 = 3/5

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