Add 9/90 and 6/40
9/90 + 6/40 is 1/4.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 40 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 40 × 9 = 360,
6/40 = 6 × 9/40 × 9 = 54/360 - Add the two like fractions:
36/360 + 54/360 = 36 + 54/360 = 90/360 - 90/360 simplified gives 1/4
- So, 9/90 + 6/40 = 1/4
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