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