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Add 90/2 and 70/45

1st number: 45 0/2, 2nd number: 1 25/45

90/2 + 70/45 is 419/9.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 45 = 90,
    90/2 = 90 × 45/2 × 45 = 4050/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
    70/45 = 70 × 2/45 × 2 = 140/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    4050/90 + 140/90 = 4050 + 140/90 = 4190/90
  5. 4190/90 simplified gives 419/9
  6. So, 90/2 + 70/45 = 419/9
    In mixed form: 465/9

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