Add 90/2 and 5/45
1st number: 45 0/2, 2nd number: 5/45
90/2 + 5/45 is 406/9.
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,
90/2 = 90 × 45/2 × 45 = 4050/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
5/45 = 5 × 2/45 × 2 = 10/90 - Add the two like fractions:
4050/90 + 10/90 = 4050 + 10/90 = 4060/90 - 4060/90 simplified gives 406/9
- So, 90/2 + 5/45 = 406/9
In mixed form: 451/9
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