Add 90/4 and 18/45
1st number: 22 2/4, 2nd number: 18/45
90/4 + 18/45 is 229/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 45 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 45 = 180,
90/4 = 90 × 45/4 × 45 = 4050/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
18/45 = 18 × 4/45 × 4 = 72/180 - Add the two like fractions:
4050/180 + 72/180 = 4050 + 72/180 = 4122/180 - 4122/180 simplified gives 229/10
- So, 90/4 + 18/45 = 229/10
In mixed form: 229/10
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