Add 2/40 and 5/9
2/40 + 5/9 is 109/180.
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,
5/9 = 5 × 40/9 × 40 = 200/360 - Add the two like fractions:
18/360 + 200/360 = 18 + 200/360 = 218/360 - 218/360 simplified gives 109/180
- So, 2/40 + 5/9 = 109/180
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