Add 9/40 and 16/90
9/40 + 16/90 is 29/72.
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,
9/40 = 9 × 9/40 × 9 = 81/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
16/90 = 16 × 4/90 × 4 = 64/360 - Add the two like fractions:
81/360 + 64/360 = 81 + 64/360 = 145/360 - 145/360 simplified gives 29/72
- So, 9/40 + 16/90 = 29/72
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