Add 40/7 and 8/45
1st number: 5 5/7, 2nd number: 8/45
40/7 + 8/45 is 1856/315.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 45 is 315
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 45 = 315,
40/7 = 40 × 45/7 × 45 = 1800/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
8/45 = 8 × 7/45 × 7 = 56/315 - Add the two like fractions:
1800/315 + 56/315 = 1800 + 56/315 = 1856/315 - So, 40/7 + 8/45 = 1856/315
In mixed form: 5281/315
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