Add 45/2 and 30/90
1st number: 22 1/2, 2nd number: 30/90
45/2 + 30/90 is 137/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 90 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 45 = 90,
45/2 = 45 × 45/2 × 45 = 2025/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
30/90 = 30 × 1/90 × 1 = 30/90 - Add the two like fractions:
2025/90 + 30/90 = 2025 + 30/90 = 2055/90 - 2055/90 simplified gives 137/6
- So, 45/2 + 30/90 = 137/6
In mixed form: 225/6
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