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Add 40/18 and 63/90

1st number: 2 4/18, 2nd number: 63/90

40/18 + 63/90 is 263/90.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
    40/18 = 40 × 5/18 × 5 = 200/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
    63/90 = 63 × 1/90 × 1 = 63/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    200/90 + 63/90 = 200 + 63/90 = 263/90
  5. So, 40/18 + 63/90 = 263/90
    In mixed form: 283/90

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