Add 10/40 and 3/9
10/40 + 3/9 is 7/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 9 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
10/40 = 10 × 9/40 × 9 = 90/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 40 = 360,
3/9 = 3 × 40/9 × 40 = 120/360 - Add the two like fractions:
90/360 + 120/360 = 90 + 120/360 = 210/360 - 210/360 simplified gives 7/12
- So, 10/40 + 3/9 = 7/12
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