Add 40/18 and 6/9
1st number: 2 4/18, 2nd number: 6/9
40/18 + 6/9 is 26/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 9 is 18
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 18 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 1 = 18,
40/18 = 40 × 1/18 × 1 = 40/18 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 2 = 18,
6/9 = 6 × 2/9 × 2 = 12/18 - Add the two like fractions:
40/18 + 12/18 = 40 + 12/18 = 52/18 - 52/18 simplified gives 26/9
- So, 40/18 + 6/9 = 26/9
In mixed form: 28/9
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