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Add 40/18 and 2/5

1st number: 2 4/18, 2nd number: 2/5

40/18 + 2/5 is 118/45.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 18 and 5 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
    40/18 = 40 × 5/18 × 5 = 200/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 18 = 90,
    2/5 = 2 × 18/5 × 18 = 36/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    200/90 + 36/90 = 200 + 36/90 = 236/90
  5. 236/90 simplified gives 118/45
  6. So, 40/18 + 2/5 = 118/45
    In mixed form: 228/45

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