Add 8/90 and 14/40
8/90 + 14/40 is 79/180.
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,
8/90 = 8 × 4/90 × 4 = 32/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
14/40 = 14 × 9/40 × 9 = 126/360 - Add the two like fractions:
32/360 + 126/360 = 32 + 126/360 = 158/360 - 158/360 simplified gives 79/180
- So, 8/90 + 14/40 = 79/180
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