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Add 2/40 and 18/9

1st number: 2/40, 2nd number: 2 0/9

2/40 + 18/9 is 41/20.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
    2/40 = 2 × 9/40 × 9 = 18/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 40 = 360,
    18/9 = 18 × 40/9 × 40 = 720/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    18/360 + 720/360 = 18 + 720/360 = 738/360
  5. 738/360 simplified gives 41/20
  6. So, 2/40 + 18/9 = 41/20
    In mixed form: 21/20

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