Add 40/50 and 20/45
40/50 + 20/45 is 56/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 45 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
40/50 = 40 × 9/50 × 9 = 360/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 10 = 450,
20/45 = 20 × 10/45 × 10 = 200/450 - Add the two like fractions:
360/450 + 200/450 = 360 + 200/450 = 560/450 - 560/450 simplified gives 56/45
- So, 40/50 + 20/45 = 56/45
In mixed form: 111/45
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