Add 40/75 and 10/90
40/75 + 10/90 is 29/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 90 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 6 = 450,
40/75 = 40 × 6/75 × 6 = 240/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 5 = 450,
10/90 = 10 × 5/90 × 5 = 50/450 - Add the two like fractions:
240/450 + 50/450 = 240 + 50/450 = 290/450 - 290/450 simplified gives 29/45
- So, 40/75 + 10/90 = 29/45
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