Add 5/90 and 4/9
5/90 + 4/9 is 1/2.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 9 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
5/90 = 5 × 1/90 × 1 = 5/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 10 = 90,
4/9 = 4 × 10/9 × 10 = 40/90 - Add the two like fractions:
5/90 + 40/90 = 5 + 40/90 = 45/90 - 45/90 simplified gives 1/2
- So, 5/90 + 4/9 = 1/2
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