Add 40/9 and 49/90
1st number: 4 4/9, 2nd number: 49/90
40/9 + 49/90 is 449/90.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 90 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 10 = 90,
40/9 = 40 × 10/9 × 10 = 400/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
49/90 = 49 × 1/90 × 1 = 49/90 - Add the two like fractions:
400/90 + 49/90 = 400 + 49/90 = 449/90 - So, 40/9 + 49/90 = 449/90
In mixed form: 489/90
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