Add 84/8 and 40/90
1st number: 10 4/8, 2nd number: 40/90
84/8 + 40/90 is 197/18.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 90 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 45 = 360,
84/8 = 84 × 45/8 × 45 = 3780/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
40/90 = 40 × 4/90 × 4 = 160/360 - Add the two like fractions:
3780/360 + 160/360 = 3780 + 160/360 = 3940/360 - 3940/360 simplified gives 197/18
- So, 84/8 + 40/90 = 197/18
In mixed form: 1017/18
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