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Add 4/90 and 63/8

1st number: 4/90, 2nd number: 7 7/8

4/90 + 63/8 is 2851/360.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 90 and 8 is 360

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
    4/90 = 4 × 4/90 × 4 = 16/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 45 = 360,
    63/8 = 63 × 45/8 × 45 = 2835/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    16/360 + 2835/360 = 16 + 2835/360 = 2851/360
  5. So, 4/90 + 63/8 = 2851/360
    In mixed form: 7331/360

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