Add 18/4 and 5/90
1st number: 4 2/4, 2nd number: 5/90
18/4 + 5/90 is 41/9.
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,
5/90 = 5 × 2/90 × 2 = 10/180 - Add the two like fractions:
810/180 + 10/180 = 810 + 10/180 = 820/180 - 820/180 simplified gives 41/9
- So, 18/4 + 5/90 = 41/9
In mixed form: 45/9
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