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Add 40/50 and 2/9

40/50 + 2/9 is 46/45.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 50 and 9 is 450

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
    40/50 = 40 × 9/50 × 9 = 360/450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 50 = 450,
    2/9 = 2 × 50/9 × 50 = 100/450
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    360/450 + 100/450 = 360 + 100/450 = 460/450
  5. 460/450 simplified gives 46/45
  6. So, 40/50 + 2/9 = 46/45
    In mixed form: 11/45

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