Add 2/9 and 40/10
1st number: 2/9, 2nd number: 4 0/10
2/9 + 40/10 is 38/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 10 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 10 = 90,
2/9 = 2 × 10/9 × 10 = 20/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
40/10 = 40 × 9/10 × 9 = 360/90 - Add the two like fractions:
20/90 + 360/90 = 20 + 360/90 = 380/90 - 380/90 simplified gives 38/9
- So, 2/9 + 40/10 = 38/9
In mixed form: 42/9
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