Add 4/45 and 75/40
1st number: 4/45, 2nd number: 1 35/40
4/45 + 75/40 is 707/360.
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,
75/40 = 75 × 9/40 × 9 = 675/360 - Add the two like fractions:
32/360 + 675/360 = 32 + 675/360 = 707/360 - So, 4/45 + 75/40 = 707/360
In mixed form: 1347/360
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