Add 9/2 and 35/45
1st number: 4 1/2, 2nd number: 35/45
9/2 + 35/45 is 95/18.
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,
35/45 = 35 × 2/45 × 2 = 70/90 - Add the two like fractions:
405/90 + 70/90 = 405 + 70/90 = 475/90 - 475/90 simplified gives 95/18
- So, 9/2 + 35/45 = 95/18
In mixed form: 55/18
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