Add 81/40 and 3/90
1st number: 2 1/40, 2nd number: 3/90
81/40 + 3/90 is 247/120.
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,
81/40 = 81 × 9/40 × 9 = 729/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
3/90 = 3 × 4/90 × 4 = 12/360 - Add the two like fractions:
729/360 + 12/360 = 729 + 12/360 = 741/360 - 741/360 simplified gives 247/120
- So, 81/40 + 3/90 = 247/120
In mixed form: 27/120
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