Add 40/30 and 7/90
1st number: 1 10/30, 2nd number: 7/90
40/30 + 7/90 is 127/90.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 90 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
40/30 = 40 × 3/30 × 3 = 120/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
7/90 = 7 × 1/90 × 1 = 7/90 - Add the two like fractions:
120/90 + 7/90 = 120 + 7/90 = 127/90 - So, 40/30 + 7/90 = 127/90
In mixed form: 137/90
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