Add 40/9 and 14/4
1st number: 4 4/9, 2nd number: 3 2/4
40/9 + 14/4 is 143/18.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 4 = 36,
40/9 = 40 × 4/9 × 4 = 160/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 9 = 36,
14/4 = 14 × 9/4 × 9 = 126/36 - Add the two like fractions:
160/36 + 126/36 = 160 + 126/36 = 286/36 - 286/36 simplified gives 143/18
- So, 40/9 + 14/4 = 143/18
In mixed form: 717/18
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