Add 2/40 and 42/45
2/40 + 42/45 is 59/60.
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,
42/45 = 42 × 8/45 × 8 = 336/360 - Add the two like fractions:
18/360 + 336/360 = 18 + 336/360 = 354/360 - 354/360 simplified gives 59/60
- So, 2/40 + 42/45 = 59/60
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