Add 9/2 and 49/90
1st number: 4 1/2, 2nd number: 49/90
9/2 + 49/90 is 227/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 90 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 90 × 1 = 90,
49/90 = 49 × 1/90 × 1 = 49/90 - Add the two like fractions:
405/90 + 49/90 = 405 + 49/90 = 454/90 - 454/90 simplified gives 227/45
- So, 9/2 + 49/90 = 227/45
In mixed form: 52/45
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