Add 8/4 and 9/90
1st number: 2 0/4, 2nd number: 9/90
8/4 + 9/90 is 21/10.
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,
8/4 = 8 × 45/4 × 45 = 360/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
9/90 = 9 × 2/90 × 2 = 18/180 - Add the two like fractions:
360/180 + 18/180 = 360 + 18/180 = 378/180 - 378/180 simplified gives 21/10
- So, 8/4 + 9/90 = 21/10
In mixed form: 21/10
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