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Add 2/45 and 9/40

2/45 + 9/40 is 97/360.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
    2/45 = 2 × 8/45 × 8 = 16/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
    9/40 = 9 × 9/40 × 9 = 81/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    16/360 + 81/360 = 16 + 81/360 = 97/360
  5. So, 2/45 + 9/40 = 97/360

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