Add 40/90 and 2/8
40/90 + 2/8 is 25/36.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 8 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
40/90 = 40 × 4/90 × 4 = 160/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 45 = 360,
2/8 = 2 × 45/8 × 45 = 90/360 - Add the two like fractions:
160/360 + 90/360 = 160 + 90/360 = 250/360 - 250/360 simplified gives 25/36
- So, 40/90 + 2/8 = 25/36
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