Add 40/18 and 3/90
1st number: 2 4/18, 2nd number: 3/90
40/18 + 3/90 is 203/90.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 90 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
40/18 = 40 × 5/18 × 5 = 200/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
3/90 = 3 × 1/90 × 1 = 3/90 - Add the two like fractions:
200/90 + 3/90 = 200 + 3/90 = 203/90 - So, 40/18 + 3/90 = 203/90
In mixed form: 223/90
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