Add 40/18 and 36/45
1st number: 2 4/18, 2nd number: 36/45
40/18 + 36/45 is 136/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 45 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
40/18 = 40 × 5/18 × 5 = 200/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
36/45 = 36 × 2/45 × 2 = 72/90 - Add the two like fractions:
200/90 + 72/90 = 200 + 72/90 = 272/90 - 272/90 simplified gives 136/45
- So, 40/18 + 36/45 = 136/45
In mixed form: 31/45
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