Add 1/9 and 32/40
1/9 + 32/40 is 41/45.
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,
1/9 = 1 × 40/9 × 40 = 40/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
32/40 = 32 × 9/40 × 9 = 288/360 - Add the two like fractions:
40/360 + 288/360 = 40 + 288/360 = 328/360 - 328/360 simplified gives 41/45
- So, 1/9 + 32/40 = 41/45
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