Add 5/90 and 40/60
5/90 + 40/60 is 13/18.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 60 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
5/90 = 5 × 2/90 × 2 = 10/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
40/60 = 40 × 3/60 × 3 = 120/180 - Add the two like fractions:
10/180 + 120/180 = 10 + 120/180 = 130/180 - 130/180 simplified gives 13/18
- So, 5/90 + 40/60 = 13/18
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