Add 40/9 and 25/10
1st number: 4 4/9, 2nd number: 2 5/10
40/9 + 25/10 is 125/18.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 10 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 10 × 9 = 90,
25/10 = 25 × 9/10 × 9 = 225/90 - Add the two like fractions:
400/90 + 225/90 = 400 + 225/90 = 625/90 - 625/90 simplified gives 125/18
- So, 40/9 + 25/10 = 125/18
In mixed form: 617/18
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