Add 40/9 and 16/45
1st number: 4 4/9, 2nd number: 16/45
40/9 + 16/45 is 24/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 45 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
40/9 = 40 × 5/9 × 5 = 200/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
16/45 = 16 × 1/45 × 1 = 16/45 - Add the two like fractions:
200/45 + 16/45 = 200 + 16/45 = 216/45 - 216/45 simplified gives 24/5
- So, 40/9 + 16/45 = 24/5
In mixed form: 44/5
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