Add 40/4 and 75/90
1st number: 10 0/4, 2nd number: 75/90
40/4 + 75/90 is 65/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 90 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 45 = 180,
40/4 = 40 × 45/4 × 45 = 1800/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
75/90 = 75 × 2/90 × 2 = 150/180 - Add the two like fractions:
1800/180 + 150/180 = 1800 + 150/180 = 1950/180 - 1950/180 simplified gives 65/6
- So, 40/4 + 75/90 = 65/6
In mixed form: 105/6
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