Add 1/4 and 18/90
1/4 + 18/90 is 9/20.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 90 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 45 = 180,
1/4 = 1 × 45/4 × 45 = 45/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
18/90 = 18 × 2/90 × 2 = 36/180 - Add the two like fractions:
45/180 + 36/180 = 45 + 36/180 = 81/180 - 81/180 simplified gives 9/20
- So, 1/4 + 18/90 = 9/20
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