Add 6/90 and 1/40
6/90 + 1/40 is 11/120.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 40 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
6/90 = 6 × 4/90 × 4 = 24/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
1/40 = 1 × 9/40 × 9 = 9/360 - Add the two like fractions:
24/360 + 9/360 = 24 + 9/360 = 33/360 - 33/360 simplified gives 11/120
- So, 6/90 + 1/40 = 11/120
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