Add 14/40 and 81/90
14/40 + 81/90 is 5/4.
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,
81/90 = 81 × 4/90 × 4 = 324/360 - Add the two like fractions:
126/360 + 324/360 = 126 + 324/360 = 450/360 - 450/360 simplified gives 5/4
- So, 14/40 + 81/90 = 5/4
In mixed form: 11/4
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