Add 9/45 and 1/4
9/45 + 1/4 is 9/20.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 4 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
9/45 = 9 × 4/45 × 4 = 36/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 45 = 180,
1/4 = 1 × 45/4 × 45 = 45/180 - Add the two like fractions:
36/180 + 45/180 = 36 + 45/180 = 81/180 - 81/180 simplified gives 9/20
- So, 9/45 + 1/4 = 9/20
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