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Add 42/40 and 18/45

1st number: 1 2/40, 2nd number: 18/45

42/40 + 18/45 is 29/20.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 40 and 45 is 360

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
    42/40 = 42 × 9/40 × 9 = 378/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
    18/45 = 18 × 8/45 × 8 = 144/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    378/360 + 144/360 = 378 + 144/360 = 522/360
  5. 522/360 simplified gives 29/20
  6. So, 42/40 + 18/45 = 29/20
    In mixed form: 19/20

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