Add 45/4 and 56/90
1st number: 11 1/4, 2nd number: 56/90
45/4 + 56/90 is 2137/180.
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,
56/90 = 56 × 2/90 × 2 = 112/180 - Add the two like fractions:
2025/180 + 112/180 = 2025 + 112/180 = 2137/180 - So, 45/4 + 56/90 = 2137/180
In mixed form: 11157/180
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