Add 2/40 and 21/45
2/40 + 21/45 is 31/60.
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,
2/40 = 2 × 9/40 × 9 = 18/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
21/45 = 21 × 8/45 × 8 = 168/360 - Add the two like fractions:
18/360 + 168/360 = 18 + 168/360 = 186/360 - 186/360 simplified gives 31/60
- So, 2/40 + 21/45 = 31/60
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