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Add 45/4 and 8/40

1st number: 11 1/4, 2nd number: 8/40

45/4 + 8/40 is 229/20.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 40 is 40

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 40
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 10 = 40,
    45/4 = 45 × 10/4 × 10 = 450/40
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 1 = 40,
    8/40 = 8 × 1/40 × 1 = 8/40
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    450/40 + 8/40 = 450 + 8/40 = 458/40
  5. 458/40 simplified gives 229/20
  6. So, 45/4 + 8/40 = 229/20
    In mixed form: 119/20

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