Add 4/90 and 1/40
4/90 + 1/40 is 5/72.
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,
4/90 = 4 × 4/90 × 4 = 16/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
1/40 = 1 × 9/40 × 9 = 9/360 - Add the two like fractions:
16/360 + 9/360 = 16 + 9/360 = 25/360 - 25/360 simplified gives 5/72
- So, 4/90 + 1/40 = 5/72
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