Add 1/4 and 45/90
1/4 + 45/90 is 3/4.
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,
45/90 = 45 × 2/90 × 2 = 90/180 - Add the two like fractions:
45/180 + 90/180 = 45 + 90/180 = 135/180 - 135/180 simplified gives 3/4
- So, 1/4 + 45/90 = 3/4
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