Add 2/7 and 40/45
2/7 + 40/45 is 74/63.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 45 is 315
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 45 = 315,
2/7 = 2 × 45/7 × 45 = 90/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
40/45 = 40 × 7/45 × 7 = 280/315 - Add the two like fractions:
90/315 + 280/315 = 90 + 280/315 = 370/315 - 370/315 simplified gives 74/63
- So, 2/7 + 40/45 = 74/63
In mixed form: 111/63
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