Add 40/9 and 45/20
1st number: 4 4/9, 2nd number: 2 5/20
40/9 + 45/20 is 241/36.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 20 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 20 = 180,
40/9 = 40 × 20/9 × 20 = 800/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
45/20 = 45 × 9/20 × 9 = 405/180 - Add the two like fractions:
800/180 + 405/180 = 800 + 405/180 = 1205/180 - 1205/180 simplified gives 241/36
- So, 40/9 + 45/20 = 241/36
In mixed form: 625/36
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