Add 60/8 and 40/90
1st number: 7 4/8, 2nd number: 40/90
60/8 + 40/90 is 143/18.
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,
60/8 = 60 × 45/8 × 45 = 2700/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
40/90 = 40 × 4/90 × 4 = 160/360 - Add the two like fractions:
2700/360 + 160/360 = 2700 + 160/360 = 2860/360 - 2860/360 simplified gives 143/18
- So, 60/8 + 40/90 = 143/18
In mixed form: 717/18
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