Add 40/9 and 30/32
1st number: 4 4/9, 2nd number: 30/32
40/9 + 30/32 is 775/144.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 32 is 288
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 32 = 288,
40/9 = 40 × 32/9 × 32 = 1280/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
30/32 = 30 × 9/32 × 9 = 270/288 - Add the two like fractions:
1280/288 + 270/288 = 1280 + 270/288 = 1550/288 - 1550/288 simplified gives 775/144
- So, 40/9 + 30/32 = 775/144
In mixed form: 555/144
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