Add 40/90 and 70/4
1st number: 40/90, 2nd number: 17 2/4
40/90 + 70/4 is 323/18.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 4 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 4 × 45 = 180,
70/4 = 70 × 45/4 × 45 = 3150/180 - Add the two like fractions:
80/180 + 3150/180 = 80 + 3150/180 = 3230/180 - 3230/180 simplified gives 323/18
- So, 40/90 + 70/4 = 323/18
In mixed form: 1717/18
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