Add 40/90 and 4/7
40/90 + 4/7 is 64/63.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 7 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
40/90 = 40 × 7/90 × 7 = 280/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 90 = 630,
4/7 = 4 × 90/7 × 90 = 360/630 - Add the two like fractions:
280/630 + 360/630 = 280 + 360/630 = 640/630 - 640/630 simplified gives 64/63
- So, 40/90 + 4/7 = 64/63
In mixed form: 11/63
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