Add 7/40 and 3/90
7/40 + 3/90 is 5/24.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 90 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
7/40 = 7 × 9/40 × 9 = 63/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
3/90 = 3 × 4/90 × 4 = 12/360 - Add the two like fractions:
63/360 + 12/360 = 63 + 12/360 = 75/360 - 75/360 simplified gives 5/24
- So, 7/40 + 3/90 = 5/24
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