Add 5/90 and 30/4
1st number: 5/90, 2nd number: 7 2/4
5/90 + 30/4 is 68/9.
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,
5/90 = 5 × 2/90 × 2 = 10/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 45 = 180,
30/4 = 30 × 45/4 × 45 = 1350/180 - Add the two like fractions:
10/180 + 1350/180 = 10 + 1350/180 = 1360/180 - 1360/180 simplified gives 68/9
- So, 5/90 + 30/4 = 68/9
In mixed form: 75/9
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