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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

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
    40/9 = 40 × 5/9 × 5 = 200/45
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
    16/45 = 16 × 1/45 × 1 = 16/45
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    200/45 + 16/45 = 200 + 16/45 = 216/45
  5. 216/45 simplified gives 24/5
  6. So, 40/9 + 16/45 = 24/5
    In mixed form: 44/5

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