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Add 40/9 and 16/4

1st number: 4 4/9, 2nd number: 4 0/4

40/9 + 16/4 is 76/9.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 4 is 36

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 4 = 36,
    40/9 = 40 × 4/9 × 4 = 160/36
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 9 = 36,
    16/4 = 16 × 9/4 × 9 = 144/36
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    160/36 + 144/36 = 160 + 144/36 = 304/36
  5. 304/36 simplified gives 76/9
  6. So, 40/9 + 16/4 = 76/9
    In mixed form: 84/9

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