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Add 40/50 and 42/45

40/50 + 42/45 is 26/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
    40/50 = 40 × 9/50 × 9 = 360/450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 10 = 450,
    42/45 = 42 × 10/45 × 10 = 420/450
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    360/450 + 420/450 = 360 + 420/450 = 780/450
  5. 780/450 simplified gives 26/15
  6. So, 40/50 + 42/45 = 26/15
    In mixed form: 111/15

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