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Add 40/9 and 56/30

1st number: 4 4/9, 2nd number: 1 26/30

40/9 + 56/30 is 284/45.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 30 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 10 = 90,
    40/9 = 40 × 10/9 × 10 = 400/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
    56/30 = 56 × 3/30 × 3 = 168/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    400/90 + 168/90 = 400 + 168/90 = 568/90
  5. 568/90 simplified gives 284/45
  6. So, 40/9 + 56/30 = 284/45
    In mixed form: 614/45

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