Add 18/4 and 35/90
1st number: 4 2/4, 2nd number: 35/90
18/4 + 35/90 is 44/9.
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,
18/4 = 18 × 45/4 × 45 = 810/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
35/90 = 35 × 2/90 × 2 = 70/180 - Add the two like fractions:
810/180 + 70/180 = 810 + 70/180 = 880/180 - 880/180 simplified gives 44/9
- So, 18/4 + 35/90 = 44/9
In mixed form: 48/9
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