Add 7/90 and 60/40
1st number: 7/90, 2nd number: 1 20/40
7/90 + 60/40 is 71/45.
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,
7/90 = 7 × 4/90 × 4 = 28/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
60/40 = 60 × 9/40 × 9 = 540/360 - Add the two like fractions:
28/360 + 540/360 = 28 + 540/360 = 568/360 - 568/360 simplified gives 71/45
- So, 7/90 + 60/40 = 71/45
In mixed form: 126/45
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