Add 40/90 and 8/20
40/90 + 8/20 is 38/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 20 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 20 × 9 = 180,
8/20 = 8 × 9/20 × 9 = 72/180 - Add the two like fractions:
80/180 + 72/180 = 80 + 72/180 = 152/180 - 152/180 simplified gives 38/45
- So, 40/90 + 8/20 = 38/45
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