Add 40/9 and 40/45
1st number: 4 4/9, 2nd number: 40/45
40/9 + 40/45 is 16/3.
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,
40/45 = 40 × 1/45 × 1 = 40/45 - Add the two like fractions:
200/45 + 40/45 = 200 + 40/45 = 240/45 - 240/45 simplified gives 16/3
- So, 40/9 + 40/45 = 16/3
In mixed form: 51/3
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