Add 45/9 and 9/4
1st number: 5 0/9, 2nd number: 2 1/4
45/9 + 9/4 is 29/4.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 4 is 36
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 4 = 36,
45/9 = 45 × 4/9 × 4 = 180/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 9 = 36,
9/4 = 9 × 9/4 × 9 = 81/36 - Add the two like fractions:
180/36 + 81/36 = 180 + 81/36 = 261/36 - 261/36 simplified gives 29/4
- So, 45/9 + 9/4 = 29/4
In mixed form: 71/4
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