Add 45/4 and 27/90
1st number: 11 1/4, 2nd number: 27/90
45/4 + 27/90 is 231/20.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 90 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 45 = 180,
45/4 = 45 × 45/4 × 45 = 2025/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
27/90 = 27 × 2/90 × 2 = 54/180 - Add the two like fractions:
2025/180 + 54/180 = 2025 + 54/180 = 2079/180 - 2079/180 simplified gives 231/20
- So, 45/4 + 27/90 = 231/20
In mixed form: 1111/20
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