Add 45/9 and 2/40
1st number: 5 0/9, 2nd number: 2/40
45/9 + 2/40 is 101/20.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 40 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 40 = 360,
45/9 = 45 × 40/9 × 40 = 1800/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
2/40 = 2 × 9/40 × 9 = 18/360 - Add the two like fractions:
1800/360 + 18/360 = 1800 + 18/360 = 1818/360 - 1818/360 simplified gives 101/20
- So, 45/9 + 2/40 = 101/20
In mixed form: 51/20
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