Add 2/90 and 42/45
2/90 + 42/45 is 43/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 45 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
2/90 = 2 × 1/90 × 1 = 2/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
42/45 = 42 × 2/45 × 2 = 84/90 - Add the two like fractions:
2/90 + 84/90 = 2 + 84/90 = 86/90 - 86/90 simplified gives 43/45
- So, 2/90 + 42/45 = 43/45
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