Add 3/90 and 1/40
3/90 + 1/40 is 7/120.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
3/90 = 3 × 4/90 × 4 = 12/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
1/40 = 1 × 9/40 × 9 = 9/360 - Add the two like fractions:
12/360 + 9/360 = 12 + 9/360 = 21/360 - 21/360 simplified gives 7/120
- So, 3/90 + 1/40 = 7/120
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