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Add 90/2 and 18/72

1st number: 45 0/2, 2nd number: 18/72

90/2 + 18/72 is 181/4.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 72 is 72

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 36 = 72,
    90/2 = 90 × 36/2 × 36 = 3240/72
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
    18/72 = 18 × 1/72 × 1 = 18/72
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3240/72 + 18/72 = 3240 + 18/72 = 3258/72
  5. 3258/72 simplified gives 181/4
  6. So, 90/2 + 18/72 = 181/4
    In mixed form: 451/4

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