Add 1/40 and 96/45
1st number: 1/40, 2nd number: 2 6/45
1/40 + 96/45 is 259/120.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 45 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
1/40 = 1 × 9/40 × 9 = 9/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
96/45 = 96 × 8/45 × 8 = 768/360 - Add the two like fractions:
9/360 + 768/360 = 9 + 768/360 = 777/360 - 777/360 simplified gives 259/120
- So, 1/40 + 96/45 = 259/120
In mixed form: 219/120
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