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Add 40/50 and 5/9

40/50 + 5/9 is 61/45.

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,
    5/9 = 5 × 50/9 × 50 = 250/450
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    360/450 + 250/450 = 360 + 250/450 = 610/450
  5. 610/450 simplified gives 61/45
  6. So, 40/50 + 5/9 = 61/45
    In mixed form: 116/45

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