Add 10/4 and 81/90
1st number: 2 2/4, 2nd number: 81/90
10/4 + 81/90 is 17/5.
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,
10/4 = 10 × 45/4 × 45 = 450/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
81/90 = 81 × 2/90 × 2 = 162/180 - Add the two like fractions:
450/180 + 162/180 = 450 + 162/180 = 612/180 - 612/180 simplified gives 17/5
- So, 10/4 + 81/90 = 17/5
In mixed form: 32/5
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