Add 2/40 and 9/45
2/40 + 9/45 is 1/4.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
2/40 = 2 × 9/40 × 9 = 18/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
9/45 = 9 × 8/45 × 8 = 72/360 - Add the two like fractions:
18/360 + 72/360 = 18 + 72/360 = 90/360 - 90/360 simplified gives 1/4
- So, 2/40 + 9/45 = 1/4
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