Add 1/90 and 21/4
1st number: 1/90, 2nd number: 5 1/4
1/90 + 21/4 is 947/180.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 4 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
1/90 = 1 × 2/90 × 2 = 2/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 45 = 180,
21/4 = 21 × 45/4 × 45 = 945/180 - Add the two like fractions:
2/180 + 945/180 = 2 + 945/180 = 947/180 - So, 1/90 + 21/4 = 947/180
In mixed form: 547/180
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