Add 4/90 and 12/5
1st number: 4/90, 2nd number: 2 2/5
4/90 + 12/5 is 22/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 5 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
4/90 = 4 × 1/90 × 1 = 4/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 18 = 90,
12/5 = 12 × 18/5 × 18 = 216/90 - Add the two like fractions:
4/90 + 216/90 = 4 + 216/90 = 220/90 - 220/90 simplified gives 22/9
- So, 4/90 + 12/5 = 22/9
In mixed form: 24/9
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