Add 35/4 and 40/45
1st number: 8 3/4, 2nd number: 40/45
35/4 + 40/45 is 347/36.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 45 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 45 = 180,
35/4 = 35 × 45/4 × 45 = 1575/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
40/45 = 40 × 4/45 × 4 = 160/180 - Add the two like fractions:
1575/180 + 160/180 = 1575 + 160/180 = 1735/180 - 1735/180 simplified gives 347/36
- So, 35/4 + 40/45 = 347/36
In mixed form: 923/36
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