Add 14/40 and 18/90
14/40 + 18/90 is 11/20.
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,
14/40 = 14 × 9/40 × 9 = 126/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
18/90 = 18 × 4/90 × 4 = 72/360 - Add the two like fractions:
126/360 + 72/360 = 126 + 72/360 = 198/360 - 198/360 simplified gives 11/20
- So, 14/40 + 18/90 = 11/20
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