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Add 40/16 and 45/36

1st number: 2 8/16, 2nd number: 1 9/36

40/16 + 45/36 is 15/4.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 16 and 36 is 144

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 9 = 144,
    40/16 = 40 × 9/16 × 9 = 360/144
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 4 = 144,
    45/36 = 45 × 4/36 × 4 = 180/144
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    360/144 + 180/144 = 360 + 180/144 = 540/144
  5. 540/144 simplified gives 15/4
  6. So, 40/16 + 45/36 = 15/4
    In mixed form: 33/4

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