Add 2/9 and 40/45
2/9 + 40/45 is 10/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 45 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
2/9 = 2 × 5/9 × 5 = 10/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
40/45 = 40 × 1/45 × 1 = 40/45 - Add the two like fractions:
10/45 + 40/45 = 10 + 40/45 = 50/45 - 50/45 simplified gives 10/9
- So, 2/9 + 40/45 = 10/9
In mixed form: 11/9
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