Add 2/90 and 90/18
1st number: 2/90, 2nd number: 5 0/18
2/90 + 90/18 is 226/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 18 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 18 × 5 = 90,
90/18 = 90 × 5/18 × 5 = 450/90 - Add the two like fractions:
2/90 + 450/90 = 2 + 450/90 = 452/90 - 452/90 simplified gives 226/45
- So, 2/90 + 90/18 = 226/45
In mixed form: 51/45
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