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Add 40/10 and 2/9

1st number: 4 0/10, 2nd number: 2/9

40/10 + 2/9 is 38/9.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 10 and 9 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
    40/10 = 40 × 9/10 × 9 = 360/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 10 = 90,
    2/9 = 2 × 10/9 × 10 = 20/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    360/90 + 20/90 = 360 + 20/90 = 380/90
  5. 380/90 simplified gives 38/9
  6. So, 40/10 + 2/9 = 38/9
    In mixed form: 42/9

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