Add 12/40 and 14/90
12/40 + 14/90 is 41/90.
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,
12/40 = 12 × 9/40 × 9 = 108/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
14/90 = 14 × 4/90 × 4 = 56/360 - Add the two like fractions:
108/360 + 56/360 = 108 + 56/360 = 164/360 - 164/360 simplified gives 41/90
- So, 12/40 + 14/90 = 41/90
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