Add 2/45 and 18/9
1st number: 2/45, 2nd number: 2 0/9
2/45 + 18/9 is 92/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 9 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
2/45 = 2 × 1/45 × 1 = 2/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
18/9 = 18 × 5/9 × 5 = 90/45 - Add the two like fractions:
2/45 + 90/45 = 2 + 90/45 = 92/45 - So, 2/45 + 18/9 = 92/45
In mixed form: 22/45
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