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Add 2/4 and 4/90

2/4 + 4/90 is 49/90.

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,
    4/90 = 4 × 2/90 × 2 = 8/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    90/180 + 8/180 = 90 + 8/180 = 98/180
  5. 98/180 simplified gives 49/90
  6. So, 2/4 + 4/90 = 49/90

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