Add 2/45 and 45/18
1st number: 2/45, 2nd number: 2 9/18
2/45 + 45/18 is 229/90.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 18 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
2/45 = 2 × 2/45 × 2 = 4/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
45/18 = 45 × 5/18 × 5 = 225/90 - Add the two like fractions:
4/90 + 225/90 = 4 + 225/90 = 229/90 - So, 2/45 + 45/18 = 229/90
In mixed form: 249/90
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