Add 3/90 and 40/60
3/90 + 40/60 is 7/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 60 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
3/90 = 3 × 2/90 × 2 = 6/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
40/60 = 40 × 3/60 × 3 = 120/180 - Add the two like fractions:
6/180 + 120/180 = 6 + 120/180 = 126/180 - 126/180 simplified gives 7/10
- So, 3/90 + 40/60 = 7/10
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