Add 40/90 and 14/18
40/90 + 14/18 is 11/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 18 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
40/90 = 40 × 1/90 × 1 = 40/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
14/18 = 14 × 5/18 × 5 = 70/90 - Add the two like fractions:
40/90 + 70/90 = 40 + 70/90 = 110/90 - 110/90 simplified gives 11/9
- So, 40/90 + 14/18 = 11/9
In mixed form: 12/9
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