Add 40/45 and 16/40
40/45 + 16/40 is 58/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 40 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
40/45 = 40 × 8/45 × 8 = 320/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
16/40 = 16 × 9/40 × 9 = 144/360 - Add the two like fractions:
320/360 + 144/360 = 320 + 144/360 = 464/360 - 464/360 simplified gives 58/45
- So, 40/45 + 16/40 = 58/45
In mixed form: 113/45
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