Add 8/40 and 8/9
8/40 + 8/9 is 49/45.
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,
8/40 = 8 × 9/40 × 9 = 72/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 40 = 360,
8/9 = 8 × 40/9 × 40 = 320/360 - Add the two like fractions:
72/360 + 320/360 = 72 + 320/360 = 392/360 - 392/360 simplified gives 49/45
- So, 8/40 + 8/9 = 49/45
In mixed form: 14/45
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