Add 3/40 and 90/45
1st number: 3/40, 2nd number: 2 0/45
3/40 + 90/45 is 83/40.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 45 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 45 × 8 = 360,
90/45 = 90 × 8/45 × 8 = 720/360 - Add the two like fractions:
27/360 + 720/360 = 27 + 720/360 = 747/360 - 747/360 simplified gives 83/40
- So, 3/40 + 90/45 = 83/40
In mixed form: 23/40
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