Add 2/4 and 5/45
2/4 + 5/45 is 11/18.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 45 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 45 = 180,
2/4 = 2 × 45/4 × 45 = 90/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
5/45 = 5 × 4/45 × 4 = 20/180 - Add the two like fractions:
90/180 + 20/180 = 90 + 20/180 = 110/180 - 110/180 simplified gives 11/18
- So, 2/4 + 5/45 = 11/18
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