Add 3/40 and 96/90
1st number: 3/40, 2nd number: 1 6/90
3/40 + 96/90 is 137/120.
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,
96/90 = 96 × 4/90 × 4 = 384/360 - Add the two like fractions:
27/360 + 384/360 = 27 + 384/360 = 411/360 - 411/360 simplified gives 137/120
- So, 3/40 + 96/90 = 137/120
In mixed form: 117/120
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