Add 84/18 and 2/90
1st number: 4 12/18, 2nd number: 2/90
84/18 + 2/90 is 211/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 90 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
84/18 = 84 × 5/18 × 5 = 420/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
2/90 = 2 × 1/90 × 1 = 2/90 - Add the two like fractions:
420/90 + 2/90 = 420 + 2/90 = 422/90 - 422/90 simplified gives 211/45
- So, 84/18 + 2/90 = 211/45
In mixed form: 431/45
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