Add 40/45 and 7/9
40/45 + 7/9 is 5/3.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
40/45 = 40 × 1/45 × 1 = 40/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
7/9 = 7 × 5/9 × 5 = 35/45 - Add the two like fractions:
40/45 + 35/45 = 40 + 35/45 = 75/45 - 75/45 simplified gives 5/3
- So, 40/45 + 7/9 = 5/3
In mixed form: 12/3
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