Add 9/2 and 27/45
1st number: 4 1/2, 2nd number: 27/45
9/2 + 27/45 is 51/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 45 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 45 = 90,
9/2 = 9 × 45/2 × 45 = 405/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
27/45 = 27 × 2/45 × 2 = 54/90 - Add the two like fractions:
405/90 + 54/90 = 405 + 54/90 = 459/90 - 459/90 simplified gives 51/10
- So, 9/2 + 27/45 = 51/10
In mixed form: 51/10
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