Add 2/40 and 40/9
1st number: 2/40, 2nd number: 4 4/9
2/40 + 40/9 is 809/180.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
2/40 = 2 × 9/40 × 9 = 18/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 40 = 360,
40/9 = 40 × 40/9 × 40 = 1600/360 - Add the two like fractions:
18/360 + 1600/360 = 18 + 1600/360 = 1618/360 - 1618/360 simplified gives 809/180
- So, 2/40 + 40/9 = 809/180
In mixed form: 489/180
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