Add 9/2 and 49/45
1st number: 4 1/2, 2nd number: 1 4/45
9/2 + 49/45 is 503/90.
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,
49/45 = 49 × 2/45 × 2 = 98/90 - Add the two like fractions:
405/90 + 98/90 = 405 + 98/90 = 503/90 - So, 9/2 + 49/45 = 503/90
In mixed form: 553/90
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