Add 40/90 and 14/45
40/90 + 14/45 is 34/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 45 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 45 × 2 = 90,
14/45 = 14 × 2/45 × 2 = 28/90 - Add the two like fractions:
40/90 + 28/90 = 40 + 28/90 = 68/90 - 68/90 simplified gives 34/45
- So, 40/90 + 14/45 = 34/45
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