Add 5/10 and 4/90
5/10 + 4/90 is 49/90.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 90 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
5/10 = 5 × 9/10 × 9 = 45/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
4/90 = 4 × 1/90 × 1 = 4/90 - Add the two like fractions:
45/90 + 4/90 = 45 + 4/90 = 49/90 - So, 5/10 + 4/90 = 49/90
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 5/10+8/90 5/20+4/90 15/10+4/90 5/10+12/90 5/30+4/90 25/10+4/90 5/10+20/90 5/50+4/90 35/10+4/90 5/10+28/90 5/70+4/90