Add 2/4 and 49/90
2/4 + 49/90 is 47/45.
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,
2/4 = 2 × 45/4 × 45 = 90/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
49/90 = 49 × 2/90 × 2 = 98/180 - Add the two like fractions:
90/180 + 98/180 = 90 + 98/180 = 188/180 - 188/180 simplified gives 47/45
- So, 2/4 + 49/90 = 47/45
In mixed form: 12/45
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