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Add 90/40 and 6/45

1st number: 2 10/40, 2nd number: 6/45

90/40 + 6/45 is 143/60.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 40 and 45 is 360

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
    90/40 = 90 × 9/40 × 9 = 810/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
    6/45 = 6 × 8/45 × 8 = 48/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    810/360 + 48/360 = 810 + 48/360 = 858/360
  5. 858/360 simplified gives 143/60
  6. So, 90/40 + 6/45 = 143/60
    In mixed form: 223/60

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