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Add 40/3 and 5/45

1st number: 13 1/3, 2nd number: 5/45

40/3 + 5/45 is 121/9.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 45 is 45

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 15 = 45,
    40/3 = 40 × 15/3 × 15 = 600/45
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
    5/45 = 5 × 1/45 × 1 = 5/45
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    600/45 + 5/45 = 600 + 5/45 = 605/45
  5. 605/45 simplified gives 121/9
  6. So, 40/3 + 5/45 = 121/9
    In mixed form: 134/9

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