Add 40/10 and 8/45
1st number: 4 0/10, 2nd number: 8/45
40/10 + 8/45 is 188/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 45 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
40/10 = 40 × 9/10 × 9 = 360/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
8/45 = 8 × 2/45 × 2 = 16/90 - Add the two like fractions:
360/90 + 16/90 = 360 + 16/90 = 376/90 - 376/90 simplified gives 188/45
- So, 40/10 + 8/45 = 188/45
In mixed form: 48/45
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