Add 2/40 and 4/5
2/40 + 4/5 is 17/20.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 5 is 40
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 40 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 1 = 40,
2/40 = 2 × 1/40 × 1 = 2/40 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 8 = 40,
4/5 = 4 × 8/5 × 8 = 32/40 - Add the two like fractions:
2/40 + 32/40 = 2 + 32/40 = 34/40 - 34/40 simplified gives 17/20
- So, 2/40 + 4/5 = 17/20
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