Add 40/25 and 8/45
1st number: 1 15/25, 2nd number: 8/45
40/25 + 8/45 is 16/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 45 is 225
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 9 = 225,
40/25 = 40 × 9/25 × 9 = 360/225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 5 = 225,
8/45 = 8 × 5/45 × 5 = 40/225 - Add the two like fractions:
360/225 + 40/225 = 360 + 40/225 = 400/225 - 400/225 simplified gives 16/9
- So, 40/25 + 8/45 = 16/9
In mixed form: 17/9
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