Add 45/2 and 9/4
1st number: 22 1/2, 2nd number: 2 1/4
452 + 94 is 994.
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,
452 = 45 × 22 × 2 = 904 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 1 = 4,
94 = 9 × 14 × 1 = 94 - Add the two like fractions:
904 + 94 = 90 + 94 = 994 - So, 45/2 + 9/4 = 99/4
In mixed form: 2434
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