Add 30/40 and 2/90
30/40 + 2/90 is 139/180.
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,
30/40 = 30 × 9/40 × 9 = 270/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
2/90 = 2 × 4/90 × 4 = 8/360 - Add the two like fractions:
270/360 + 8/360 = 270 + 8/360 = 278/360 - 278/360 simplified gives 139/180
- So, 30/40 + 2/90 = 139/180
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