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Add 4/45 and 10/40

4/45 + 10/40 is 61/180.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 45 and 40 is 360

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
    4/45 = 4 × 8/45 × 8 = 32/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
    10/40 = 10 × 9/40 × 9 = 90/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    32/360 + 90/360 = 32 + 90/360 = 122/360
  5. 122/360 simplified gives 61/180
  6. So, 4/45 + 10/40 = 61/180

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