Add 6/5 and 40/90
1st number: 1 1/5, 2nd number: 40/90
6/5 + 40/90 is 74/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 90 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 18 = 90,
6/5 = 6 × 18/5 × 18 = 108/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
40/90 = 40 × 1/90 × 1 = 40/90 - Add the two like fractions:
108/90 + 40/90 = 108 + 40/90 = 148/90 - 148/90 simplified gives 74/45
- So, 6/5 + 40/90 = 74/45
In mixed form: 129/45
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