Add 7/90 and 8/40
7/90 + 8/40 is 5/18.
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,
8/40 = 8 × 9/40 × 9 = 72/360 - Add the two like fractions:
28/360 + 72/360 = 28 + 72/360 = 100/360 - 100/360 simplified gives 5/18
- So, 7/90 + 8/40 = 5/18
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