Add 3/45 and 9/40
3/45 + 9/40 is 7/24.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 40 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
3/45 = 3 × 8/45 × 8 = 24/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
9/40 = 9 × 9/40 × 9 = 81/360 - Add the two like fractions:
24/360 + 81/360 = 24 + 81/360 = 105/360 - 105/360 simplified gives 7/24
- So, 3/45 + 9/40 = 7/24
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