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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

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 10 = 90,
    40/9 = 40 × 10/9 × 10 = 400/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
    16/30 = 16 × 3/30 × 3 = 48/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    400/90 + 48/90 = 400 + 48/90 = 448/90
  5. 448/90 simplified gives 224/45
  6. So, 40/9 + 16/30 = 224/45
    In mixed form: 444/45

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