Answers

Solutions by everydaycalculation.com

Answers.everydaycalculation.com » Add fractions

Add 2/4 and 18/90

2/4 + 18/90 is 7/10.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 45 = 180,
    2/4 = 2 × 45/4 × 45 = 90/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
    18/90 = 18 × 2/90 × 2 = 36/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    90/180 + 36/180 = 90 + 36/180 = 126/180
  5. 126/180 simplified gives 7/10
  6. So, 2/4 + 18/90 = 7/10

MathStep (Works offline)

Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad

Related:

© everydaycalculation.com