Add 9/90 and 40/36
1st number: 9/90, 2nd number: 1 4/36
9/90 + 40/36 is 109/90.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
9/90 = 9 × 2/90 × 2 = 18/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
40/36 = 40 × 5/36 × 5 = 200/180 - Add the two like fractions:
18/180 + 200/180 = 18 + 200/180 = 218/180 - 218/180 simplified gives 109/90
- So, 9/90 + 40/36 = 109/90
In mixed form: 119/90
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