Add 4/40 and 36/90
4/40 + 36/90 is 1/2.
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,
4/40 = 4 × 9/40 × 9 = 36/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
36/90 = 36 × 4/90 × 4 = 144/360 - Add the two like fractions:
36/360 + 144/360 = 36 + 144/360 = 180/360 - 180/360 simplified gives 1/2
- So, 4/40 + 36/90 = 1/2
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