Add 3/40 and 18/90
3/40 + 18/90 is 11/40.
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,
3/40 = 3 × 9/40 × 9 = 27/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
18/90 = 18 × 4/90 × 4 = 72/360 - Add the two like fractions:
27/360 + 72/360 = 27 + 72/360 = 99/360 - 99/360 simplified gives 11/40
- So, 3/40 + 18/90 = 11/40
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