Add 2/40 and 8/45
2/40 + 8/45 is 41/180.
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,
8/45 = 8 × 8/45 × 8 = 64/360 - Add the two like fractions:
18/360 + 64/360 = 18 + 64/360 = 82/360 - 82/360 simplified gives 41/180
- So, 2/40 + 8/45 = 41/180
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