Add 3/9 and 2/40
3/9 + 2/40 is 23/60.
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,
3/9 = 3 × 40/9 × 40 = 120/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
2/40 = 2 × 9/40 × 9 = 18/360 - Add the two like fractions:
120/360 + 18/360 = 120 + 18/360 = 138/360 - 138/360 simplified gives 23/60
- So, 3/9 + 2/40 = 23/60
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