Add 5/8 and 8/90
5/8 + 8/90 is 257/360.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 90 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 45 = 360,
5/8 = 5 × 45/8 × 45 = 225/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
8/90 = 8 × 4/90 × 4 = 32/360 - Add the two like fractions:
225/360 + 32/360 = 225 + 32/360 = 257/360 - So, 5/8 + 8/90 = 257/360
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