Add 36/40 and 24/90
36/40 + 24/90 is 7/6.
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,
36/40 = 36 × 9/40 × 9 = 324/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
24/90 = 24 × 4/90 × 4 = 96/360 - Add the two like fractions:
324/360 + 96/360 = 324 + 96/360 = 420/360 - 420/360 simplified gives 7/6
- So, 36/40 + 24/90 = 7/6
In mixed form: 11/6
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