Add 14/4 and 5/90
1st number: 3 2/4, 2nd number: 5/90
14/4 + 5/90 is 32/9.
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,
14/4 = 14 × 45/4 × 45 = 630/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
5/90 = 5 × 2/90 × 2 = 10/180 - Add the two like fractions:
630/180 + 10/180 = 630 + 10/180 = 640/180 - 640/180 simplified gives 32/9
- So, 14/4 + 5/90 = 32/9
In mixed form: 35/9
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