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Add 1/90 and 40/8

1st number: 1/90, 2nd number: 5 0/8

1/90 + 40/8 is 451/90.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
    1/90 = 1 × 4/90 × 4 = 4/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 45 = 360,
    40/8 = 40 × 45/8 × 45 = 1800/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    4/360 + 1800/360 = 4 + 1800/360 = 1804/360
  5. 1804/360 simplified gives 451/90
  6. So, 1/90 + 40/8 = 451/90
    In mixed form: 51/90

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