Add 40/9 and 90/25
1st number: 4 4/9, 2nd number: 3 15/25
40/9 + 90/25 is 362/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 25 is 225
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 25 = 225,
40/9 = 40 × 25/9 × 25 = 1000/225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 9 = 225,
90/25 = 90 × 9/25 × 9 = 810/225 - Add the two like fractions:
1000/225 + 810/225 = 1000 + 810/225 = 1810/225 - 1810/225 simplified gives 362/45
- So, 40/9 + 90/25 = 362/45
In mixed form: 82/45
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