Add 90/45 and 15/4
1st number: 2 0/45, 2nd number: 3 3/4
90/45 + 15/4 is 23/4.
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,
90/45 = 90 × 4/45 × 4 = 360/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 45 = 180,
15/4 = 15 × 45/4 × 45 = 675/180 - Add the two like fractions:
360/180 + 675/180 = 360 + 675/180 = 1035/180 - 1035/180 simplified gives 23/4
- So, 90/45 + 15/4 = 23/4
In mixed form: 53/4
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