Add 42/9 and 8/40
1st number: 4 6/9, 2nd number: 8/40
42/9 + 8/40 is 73/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 40 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 40 = 360,
42/9 = 42 × 40/9 × 40 = 1680/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
8/40 = 8 × 9/40 × 9 = 72/360 - Add the two like fractions:
1680/360 + 72/360 = 1680 + 72/360 = 1752/360 - 1752/360 simplified gives 73/15
- So, 42/9 + 8/40 = 73/15
In mixed form: 413/15
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