Add 9/40 and 63/90
9/40 + 63/90 is 37/40.
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,
63/90 = 63 × 4/90 × 4 = 252/360 - Add the two like fractions:
81/360 + 252/360 = 81 + 252/360 = 333/360 - 333/360 simplified gives 37/40
- So, 9/40 + 63/90 = 37/40
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