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Add 40/9 and 3/18

1st number: 4 4/9, 2nd number: 3/18

40/9 + 3/18 is 83/18.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 18 is 18

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 18
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 2 = 18,
    40/9 = 40 × 2/9 × 2 = 80/18
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 1 = 18,
    3/18 = 3 × 1/18 × 1 = 3/18
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    80/18 + 3/18 = 80 + 3/18 = 83/18
  5. So, 40/9 + 3/18 = 83/18
    In mixed form: 411/18

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