Add 6/4 and 45/90
1st number: 1 2/4, 2nd number: 45/90
6/4 + 45/90 is 2/1.
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,
6/4 = 6 × 45/4 × 45 = 270/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
45/90 = 45 × 2/90 × 2 = 90/180 - Add the two like fractions:
270/180 + 90/180 = 270 + 90/180 = 360/180 - 360/180 simplified gives 2/1
- So, 6/4 + 45/90 = 2/1
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