Add 45/40 and 4/9
1st number: 1 5/40, 2nd number: 4/9
45/40 + 4/9 is 113/72.
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,
45/40 = 45 × 9/40 × 9 = 405/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 40 = 360,
4/9 = 4 × 40/9 × 40 = 160/360 - Add the two like fractions:
405/360 + 160/360 = 405 + 160/360 = 565/360 - 565/360 simplified gives 113/72
- So, 45/40 + 4/9 = 113/72
In mixed form: 141/72
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