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Add 2/90 and 14/40

2/90 + 14/40 is 67/180.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 90 and 40 is 360

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
    2/90 = 2 × 4/90 × 4 = 8/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
    14/40 = 14 × 9/40 × 9 = 126/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    8/360 + 126/360 = 8 + 126/360 = 134/360
  5. 134/360 simplified gives 67/180
  6. So, 2/90 + 14/40 = 67/180

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