Add 4/90 and 24/40
4/90 + 24/40 is 29/45.
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,
24/40 = 24 × 9/40 × 9 = 216/360 - Add the two like fractions:
16/360 + 216/360 = 16 + 216/360 = 232/360 - 232/360 simplified gives 29/45
- So, 4/90 + 24/40 = 29/45
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