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Add 40/90 and 35/7

1st number: 40/90, 2nd number: 5 0/7

40/90 + 35/7 is 49/9.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 90 and 7 is 630

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
    40/90 = 40 × 7/90 × 7 = 280/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 90 = 630,
    35/7 = 35 × 90/7 × 90 = 3150/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    280/630 + 3150/630 = 280 + 3150/630 = 3430/630
  5. 3430/630 simplified gives 49/9
  6. So, 40/90 + 35/7 = 49/9
    In mixed form: 54/9

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