Add 2/9 and 48/40
1st number: 2/9, 2nd number: 1 8/40
2/9 + 48/40 is 64/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 40 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 40 = 360,
2/9 = 2 × 40/9 × 40 = 80/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
48/40 = 48 × 9/40 × 9 = 432/360 - Add the two like fractions:
80/360 + 432/360 = 80 + 432/360 = 512/360 - 512/360 simplified gives 64/45
- So, 2/9 + 48/40 = 64/45
In mixed form: 119/45
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