Add 8/49 and 40/90
8/49 + 40/90 is 268/441.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 49 and 90 is 4410
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4410 - For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 90 = 4410,
8/49 = 8 × 90/49 × 90 = 720/4410 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 49 = 4410,
40/90 = 40 × 49/90 × 49 = 1960/4410 - Add the two like fractions:
720/4410 + 1960/4410 = 720 + 1960/4410 = 2680/4410 - 2680/4410 simplified gives 268/441
- So, 8/49 + 40/90 = 268/441
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