Add 4/10 and 4/8
4/10 + 4/8 is 9/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 8 is 40
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 40 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 4 = 40,
4/10 = 4 × 4/10 × 4 = 16/40 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 5 = 40,
4/8 = 4 × 5/8 × 5 = 20/40 - Add the two like fractions:
16/40 + 20/40 = 16 + 20/40 = 36/40 - 36/40 simplified gives 9/10
- So, 4/10 + 4/8 = 9/10
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