Add 84/40 and 3/90
1st number: 2 4/40, 2nd number: 3/90
84/40 + 3/90 is 32/15.
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,
84/40 = 84 × 9/40 × 9 = 756/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
3/90 = 3 × 4/90 × 4 = 12/360 - Add the two like fractions:
756/360 + 12/360 = 756 + 12/360 = 768/360 - 768/360 simplified gives 32/15
- So, 84/40 + 3/90 = 32/15
In mixed form: 22/15
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