Add 5/40 and 3/90
5/40 + 3/90 is 19/120.
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,
5/40 = 5 × 9/40 × 9 = 45/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
3/90 = 3 × 4/90 × 4 = 12/360 - Add the two like fractions:
45/360 + 12/360 = 45 + 12/360 = 57/360 - 57/360 simplified gives 19/120
- So, 5/40 + 3/90 = 19/120
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