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Add 40/5 and 42/9

1st number: 8 0/5, 2nd number: 4 6/9

40/5 + 42/9 is 38/3.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 9 = 45,
    40/5 = 40 × 9/5 × 9 = 360/45
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
    42/9 = 42 × 5/9 × 5 = 210/45
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    360/45 + 210/45 = 360 + 210/45 = 570/45
  5. 570/45 simplified gives 38/3
  6. So, 40/5 + 42/9 = 38/3
    In mixed form: 122/3

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