Add 2/45 and 2/4
2/45 + 2/4 is 49/90.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 4 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
2/45 = 2 × 4/45 × 4 = 8/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 45 = 180,
2/4 = 2 × 45/4 × 45 = 90/180 - Add the two like fractions:
8/180 + 90/180 = 8 + 90/180 = 98/180 - 98/180 simplified gives 49/90
- So, 2/45 + 2/4 = 49/90
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