Add 2/45 and 42/40
1st number: 2/45, 2nd number: 1 2/40
2/45 + 42/40 is 197/180.
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,
42/40 = 42 × 9/40 × 9 = 378/360 - Add the two like fractions:
16/360 + 378/360 = 16 + 378/360 = 394/360 - 394/360 simplified gives 197/180
- So, 2/45 + 42/40 = 197/180
In mixed form: 117/180
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