Add 5/90 and 1/8
5/90 + 1/8 is 13/72.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 8 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
5/90 = 5 × 4/90 × 4 = 20/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 45 = 360,
1/8 = 1 × 45/8 × 45 = 45/360 - Add the two like fractions:
20/360 + 45/360 = 20 + 45/360 = 65/360 - 65/360 simplified gives 13/72
- So, 5/90 + 1/8 = 13/72
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