Add 4/45 and 45/40
1st number: 4/45, 2nd number: 1 5/40
4/45 + 45/40 is 437/360.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
4/45 = 4 × 8/45 × 8 = 32/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
45/40 = 45 × 9/40 × 9 = 405/360 - Add the two like fractions:
32/360 + 405/360 = 32 + 405/360 = 437/360 - So, 4/45 + 45/40 = 437/360
In mixed form: 177/360
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