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Add 40/45 and 56/9

1st number: 40/45, 2nd number: 6 2/9

40/45 + 56/9 is 64/9.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 45 and 9 is 45

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
    40/45 = 40 × 1/45 × 1 = 40/45
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
    56/9 = 56 × 5/9 × 5 = 280/45
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    40/45 + 280/45 = 40 + 280/45 = 320/45
  5. 320/45 simplified gives 64/9
  6. So, 40/45 + 56/9 = 64/9
    In mixed form: 71/9

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