Add 35/90 and 24/40
35/90 + 24/40 is 89/90.
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,
35/90 = 35 × 4/90 × 4 = 140/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
24/40 = 24 × 9/40 × 9 = 216/360 - Add the two like fractions:
140/360 + 216/360 = 140 + 216/360 = 356/360 - 356/360 simplified gives 89/90
- So, 35/90 + 24/40 = 89/90
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