Add 40/9 and 12/8, Solve 4 4/9 + 1 4/8 as a fraction

Add 40/9 and 12/8

1^st number: 4 4/9, 2^nd number: 1 4/8

40/9 + 12/8 is 107/18.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 8 is 72

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 8 = 72,
40/9 = 40 × 8/9 × 8 = 320/72
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 9 = 72,
12/8 = 12 × 9/8 × 9 = 108/72
Add the two like fractions:
320/72 + 108/72 = 320 + 108/72 = 428/72
428/72 simplified gives 107/18
So, 40/9 + 12/8 = 107/18
In mixed form: 517/18

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