Add 40/50 and 75/90
40/50 + 75/90 is 49/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 90 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
40/50 = 40 × 9/50 × 9 = 360/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 5 = 450,
75/90 = 75 × 5/90 × 5 = 375/450 - Add the two like fractions:
360/450 + 375/450 = 360 + 375/450 = 735/450 - 735/450 simplified gives 49/30
- So, 40/50 + 75/90 = 49/30
In mixed form: 119/30
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