Add 2/45 and 12/40
2/45 + 12/40 is 31/90.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 40 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
2/45 = 2 × 8/45 × 8 = 16/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
12/40 = 12 × 9/40 × 9 = 108/360 - Add the two like fractions:
16/360 + 108/360 = 16 + 108/360 = 124/360 - 124/360 simplified gives 31/90
- So, 2/45 + 12/40 = 31/90
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