Add 40/9 and 16/30
1st number: 4 4/9, 2nd number: 16/30
40/9 + 16/30 is 224/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 30 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 10 = 90,
40/9 = 40 × 10/9 × 10 = 400/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
16/30 = 16 × 3/30 × 3 = 48/90 - Add the two like fractions:
400/90 + 48/90 = 400 + 48/90 = 448/90 - 448/90 simplified gives 224/45
- So, 40/9 + 16/30 = 224/45
In mixed form: 444/45
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