Add 4/18 and 7/40
4/18 + 7/40 is 143/360.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 40 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 20 = 360,
4/18 = 4 × 20/18 × 20 = 80/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
7/40 = 7 × 9/40 × 9 = 63/360 - Add the two like fractions:
80/360 + 63/360 = 80 + 63/360 = 143/360 - So, 4/18 + 7/40 = 143/360
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