Add 40/4 and 2/9
1st number: 10 0/4, 2nd number: 2/9
40/4 + 2/9 is 92/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 9 is 36
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 9 = 36,
40/4 = 40 × 9/4 × 9 = 360/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 4 = 36,
2/9 = 2 × 4/9 × 4 = 8/36 - Add the two like fractions:
360/36 + 8/36 = 360 + 8/36 = 368/36 - 368/36 simplified gives 92/9
- So, 40/4 + 2/9 = 92/9
In mixed form: 102/9
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