Add 40/10 and 50/90
1st number: 4 0/10, 2nd number: 50/90
40/10 + 50/90 is 41/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 90 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
40/10 = 40 × 9/10 × 9 = 360/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
50/90 = 50 × 1/90 × 1 = 50/90 - Add the two like fractions:
360/90 + 50/90 = 360 + 50/90 = 410/90 - 410/90 simplified gives 41/9
- So, 40/10 + 50/90 = 41/9
In mixed form: 45/9
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