Add 5/90 and 36/40
5/90 + 36/40 is 43/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 40 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
5/90 = 5 × 4/90 × 4 = 20/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
36/40 = 36 × 9/40 × 9 = 324/360 - Add the two like fractions:
20/360 + 324/360 = 20 + 324/360 = 344/360 - 344/360 simplified gives 43/45
- So, 5/90 + 36/40 = 43/45
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