Add 42/5 and 40/9
1st number: 8 2/5, 2nd number: 4 4/9
42/5 + 40/9 is 578/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 9 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 9 = 45,
42/5 = 42 × 9/5 × 9 = 378/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
40/9 = 40 × 5/9 × 5 = 200/45 - Add the two like fractions:
378/45 + 200/45 = 378 + 200/45 = 578/45 - So, 42/5 + 40/9 = 578/45
In mixed form: 1238/45
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