Add 40/8 and 15/90
1st number: 5 0/8, 2nd number: 15/90
40/8 + 15/90 is 31/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 90 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 45 = 360,
40/8 = 40 × 45/8 × 45 = 1800/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
15/90 = 15 × 4/90 × 4 = 60/360 - Add the two like fractions:
1800/360 + 60/360 = 1800 + 60/360 = 1860/360 - 1860/360 simplified gives 31/6
- So, 40/8 + 15/90 = 31/6
In mixed form: 51/6
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