Add 4/40 and 16/18
4/40 + 16/18 is 89/90.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 18 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
4/40 = 4 × 9/40 × 9 = 36/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 20 = 360,
16/18 = 16 × 20/18 × 20 = 320/360 - Add the two like fractions:
36/360 + 320/360 = 36 + 320/360 = 356/360 - 356/360 simplified gives 89/90
- So, 4/40 + 16/18 = 89/90
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