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Add 18/40 and 1/45

18/40 + 1/45 is 17/36.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
    18/40 = 18 × 9/40 × 9 = 162/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
    1/45 = 1 × 8/45 × 8 = 8/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    162/360 + 8/360 = 162 + 8/360 = 170/360
  5. 170/360 simplified gives 17/36
  6. So, 18/40 + 1/45 = 17/36

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