Add 4/40 and 20/90
4/40 + 20/90 is 29/90.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 90 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
4/40 = 4 × 9/40 × 9 = 36/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
20/90 = 20 × 4/90 × 4 = 80/360 - Add the two like fractions:
36/360 + 80/360 = 36 + 80/360 = 116/360 - 116/360 simplified gives 29/90
- So, 4/40 + 20/90 = 29/90
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