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Add 4/28 and 45/90

4/28 + 45/90 is 9/14.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 28 and 90 is 1260

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 45 = 1260,
    4/28 = 4 × 45/28 × 45 = 180/1260
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 14 = 1260,
    45/90 = 45 × 14/90 × 14 = 630/1260
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    180/1260 + 630/1260 = 180 + 630/1260 = 810/1260
  5. 810/1260 simplified gives 9/14
  6. So, 4/28 + 45/90 = 9/14

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