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Add 10/40 and 9/8

1st number: 10/40, 2nd number: 1 1/8

10/40 + 9/8 is 11/8.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 40 and 8 is 40

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 40
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 1 = 40,
    10/40 = 10 × 1/40 × 1 = 10/40
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 5 = 40,
    9/8 = 9 × 5/8 × 5 = 45/40
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    10/40 + 45/40 = 10 + 45/40 = 55/40
  5. 55/40 simplified gives 11/8
  6. So, 10/40 + 9/8 = 11/8
    In mixed form: 13/8

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