Add 20/9 and 7/40
1st number: 2 2/9, 2nd number: 7/40
20/9 + 7/40 is 863/360.
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,
20/9 = 20 × 40/9 × 40 = 800/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
7/40 = 7 × 9/40 × 9 = 63/360 - Add the two like fractions:
800/360 + 63/360 = 800 + 63/360 = 863/360 - So, 20/9 + 7/40 = 863/360
In mixed form: 2143/360
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