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Add 40/9 and 10/4

1st number: 4 4/9, 2nd number: 2 2/4

40/9 + 10/4 is 125/18.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 4 is 36

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 4 = 36,
    40/9 = 40 × 4/9 × 4 = 160/36
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 9 = 36,
    10/4 = 10 × 9/4 × 9 = 90/36
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    160/36 + 90/36 = 160 + 90/36 = 250/36
  5. 250/36 simplified gives 125/18
  6. So, 40/9 + 10/4 = 125/18
    In mixed form: 617/18

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