Add 2/9 and 9/40
2/9 + 9/40 is 161/360.
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,
9/40 = 9 × 9/40 × 9 = 81/360 - Add the two like fractions:
80/360 + 81/360 = 80 + 81/360 = 161/360 - So, 2/9 + 9/40 = 161/360
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