Add 3/8 and 40/9
1st number: 3/8, 2nd number: 4 4/9
3/8 + 40/9 is 347/72.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 9 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 9 = 72,
3/8 = 3 × 9/8 × 9 = 27/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 8 = 72,
40/9 = 40 × 8/9 × 8 = 320/72 - Add the two like fractions:
27/72 + 320/72 = 27 + 320/72 = 347/72 - So, 3/8 + 40/9 = 347/72
In mixed form: 459/72
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