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Add 40/8 and 36/45

1st number: 5 0/8, 2nd number: 36/45

40/8 + 36/45 is 29/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 8 and 45 is 360

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 45 = 360,
    40/8 = 40 × 45/8 × 45 = 1800/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
    36/45 = 36 × 8/45 × 8 = 288/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1800/360 + 288/360 = 1800 + 288/360 = 2088/360
  5. 2088/360 simplified gives 29/5
  6. So, 40/8 + 36/45 = 29/5
    In mixed form: 54/5

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