Add 9/90 and 5/8
9/90 + 5/8 is 29/40.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 8 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
9/90 = 9 × 4/90 × 4 = 36/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 45 = 360,
5/8 = 5 × 45/8 × 45 = 225/360 - Add the two like fractions:
36/360 + 225/360 = 36 + 225/360 = 261/360 - 261/360 simplified gives 29/40
- So, 9/90 + 5/8 = 29/40
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