Add 5/2 and 3/45
1st number: 2 1/2, 2nd number: 3/45
5/2 + 3/45 is 77/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 45 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 45 = 90,
5/2 = 5 × 45/2 × 45 = 225/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
3/45 = 3 × 2/45 × 2 = 6/90 - Add the two like fractions:
225/90 + 6/90 = 225 + 6/90 = 231/90 - 231/90 simplified gives 77/30
- So, 5/2 + 3/45 = 77/30
In mixed form: 217/30
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