Add 4/40 and 8/45
4/40 + 8/45 is 5/18.
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,
4/40 = 4 × 9/40 × 9 = 36/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
8/45 = 8 × 8/45 × 8 = 64/360 - Add the two like fractions:
36/360 + 64/360 = 36 + 64/360 = 100/360 - 100/360 simplified gives 5/18
- So, 4/40 + 8/45 = 5/18
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