Add 4/18 and 16/40
4/18 + 16/40 is 28/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 40 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 20 = 360,
4/18 = 4 × 20/18 × 20 = 80/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
16/40 = 16 × 9/40 × 9 = 144/360 - Add the two like fractions:
80/360 + 144/360 = 80 + 144/360 = 224/360 - 224/360 simplified gives 28/45
- So, 4/18 + 16/40 = 28/45
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