Add 40/49 and 10/90
40/49 + 10/90 is 409/441.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 49 and 90 is 4410
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4410 - For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 90 = 4410,
40/49 = 40 × 90/49 × 90 = 3600/4410 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 49 = 4410,
10/90 = 10 × 49/90 × 49 = 490/4410 - Add the two like fractions:
3600/4410 + 490/4410 = 3600 + 490/4410 = 4090/4410 - 4090/4410 simplified gives 409/441
- So, 40/49 + 10/90 = 409/441
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