Add 40/10 and 2/45
1st number: 4 0/10, 2nd number: 2/45
40/10 + 2/45 is 182/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 45 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
40/10 = 40 × 9/10 × 9 = 360/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
2/45 = 2 × 2/45 × 2 = 4/90 - Add the two like fractions:
360/90 + 4/90 = 360 + 4/90 = 364/90 - 364/90 simplified gives 182/45
- So, 40/10 + 2/45 = 182/45
In mixed form: 42/45
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