Add 3/40 and 2/90
3/40 + 2/90 is 7/72.
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,
2/90 = 2 × 4/90 × 4 = 8/360 - Add the two like fractions:
27/360 + 8/360 = 27 + 8/360 = 35/360 - 35/360 simplified gives 7/72
- So, 3/40 + 2/90 = 7/72
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