Add 40/35 and 1/45
1st number: 1 5/35, 2nd number: 1/45
40/35 + 1/45 is 367/315.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 45 is 315
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 9 = 315,
40/35 = 40 × 9/35 × 9 = 360/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
1/45 = 1 × 7/45 × 7 = 7/315 - Add the two like fractions:
360/315 + 7/315 = 360 + 7/315 = 367/315 - So, 40/35 + 1/45 = 367/315
In mixed form: 152/315
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