Add 40/90 and 14/36
40/90 + 14/36 is 5/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
40/90 = 40 × 2/90 × 2 = 80/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
14/36 = 14 × 5/36 × 5 = 70/180 - Add the two like fractions:
80/180 + 70/180 = 80 + 70/180 = 150/180 - 150/180 simplified gives 5/6
- So, 40/90 + 14/36 = 5/6
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