Add 90/3 and 40/90
1st number: 30 0/3, 2nd number: 40/90
90/3 + 40/90 is 274/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 90 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 30 = 90,
90/3 = 90 × 30/3 × 30 = 2700/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
40/90 = 40 × 1/90 × 1 = 40/90 - Add the two like fractions:
2700/90 + 40/90 = 2700 + 40/90 = 2740/90 - 2740/90 simplified gives 274/9
- So, 90/3 + 40/90 = 274/9
In mixed form: 304/9
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