Add 4/40 and 14/9, Solve 4/40 + 1 5/9 as a fraction

Add 4/40 and 14/9

1^st number: 4/40, 2^nd number: 1 5/9

4/40 + 14/9 is 149/90.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 9 is 360

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
4/40 = 4 × 9/40 × 9 = 36/360
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 40 = 360,
14/9 = 14 × 40/9 × 40 = 560/360
Add the two like fractions:
36/360 + 560/360 = 36 + 560/360 = 596/360
596/360 simplified gives 149/90
So, 4/40 + 14/9 = 149/90
In mixed form: 159/90

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