Add 40/5 and 15/9
1st number: 8 0/5, 2nd number: 1 6/9
40/5 + 15/9 is 29/3.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 9 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 9 = 45,
40/5 = 40 × 9/5 × 9 = 360/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
15/9 = 15 × 5/9 × 5 = 75/45 - Add the two like fractions:
360/45 + 75/45 = 360 + 75/45 = 435/45 - 435/45 simplified gives 29/3
- So, 40/5 + 15/9 = 29/3
In mixed form: 92/3
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