Add 2/4 and 1/45
2/4 + 1/45 is 47/90.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 45 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 45 = 180,
2/4 = 2 × 45/4 × 45 = 90/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
1/45 = 1 × 4/45 × 4 = 4/180 - Add the two like fractions:
90/180 + 4/180 = 90 + 4/180 = 94/180 - 94/180 simplified gives 47/90
- So, 2/4 + 1/45 = 47/90
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