Add 32/9 and 40/90
1st number: 3 5/9, 2nd number: 40/90
32/9 + 40/90 is 4/1.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 90 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 10 = 90,
32/9 = 32 × 10/9 × 10 = 320/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
40/90 = 40 × 1/90 × 1 = 40/90 - Add the two like fractions:
320/90 + 40/90 = 320 + 40/90 = 360/90 - 360/90 simplified gives 4/1
- So, 32/9 + 40/90 = 4/1
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