Add 80/45 and 2/4
1st number: 1 35/45, 2nd number: 2/4
80/45 + 2/4 is 41/18.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 4 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
80/45 = 80 × 4/45 × 4 = 320/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 45 = 180,
2/4 = 2 × 45/4 × 45 = 90/180 - Add the two like fractions:
320/180 + 90/180 = 320 + 90/180 = 410/180 - 410/180 simplified gives 41/18
- So, 80/45 + 2/4 = 41/18
In mixed form: 25/18
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