Add 40/75 and 9/10
40/75 + 9/10 is 43/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 10 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
40/75 = 40 × 2/75 × 2 = 80/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 15 = 150,
9/10 = 9 × 15/10 × 15 = 135/150 - Add the two like fractions:
80/150 + 135/150 = 80 + 135/150 = 215/150 - 215/150 simplified gives 43/30
- So, 40/75 + 9/10 = 43/30
In mixed form: 113/30
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