Add 4/2 and 9/4
1st number: 2 0/2, 2nd number: 2 1/4
42 + 94 is 174.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 4 is 4
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 2 = 4,
42 = 4 × 22 × 2 = 84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 1 = 4,
94 = 9 × 14 × 1 = 94 - Add the two like fractions:
84 + 94 = 8 + 94 = 174 - So, 4/2 + 9/4 = 17/4
In mixed form: 414
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