Add 16/40 and 14/90
16/40 + 14/90 is 5/9.
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,
16/40 = 16 × 9/40 × 9 = 144/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
14/90 = 14 × 4/90 × 4 = 56/360 - Add the two like fractions:
144/360 + 56/360 = 144 + 56/360 = 200/360 - 200/360 simplified gives 5/9
- So, 16/40 + 14/90 = 5/9
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