Add 4/40 and 6/9
4/40 + 6/9 is 23/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 9 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
4/40 = 4 × 9/40 × 9 = 36/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 40 = 360,
6/9 = 6 × 40/9 × 40 = 240/360 - Add the two like fractions:
36/360 + 240/360 = 36 + 240/360 = 276/360 - 276/360 simplified gives 23/30
- So, 4/40 + 6/9 = 23/30
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