Add 4/45 and 9/4
1st number: 4/45, 2nd number: 2 1/4
4/45 + 9/4 is 421/180.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 4 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
4/45 = 4 × 4/45 × 4 = 16/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 45 = 180,
9/4 = 9 × 45/4 × 45 = 405/180 - Add the two like fractions:
16/180 + 405/180 = 16 + 405/180 = 421/180 - So, 4/45 + 9/4 = 421/180
In mixed form: 261/180
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