Add 45/40 and 2/9, Solve 1 5/40 + 2/9 as a fraction

Add 45/40 and 2/9

1^st number: 1 5/40, 2^nd number: 2/9

45/40 + 2/9 is 97/72.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 9 is 360

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
45/40 = 45 × 9/40 × 9 = 405/360
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 40 = 360,
2/9 = 2 × 40/9 × 40 = 80/360
Add the two like fractions:
405/360 + 80/360 = 405 + 80/360 = 485/360
485/360 simplified gives 97/72
So, 45/40 + 2/9 = 97/72
In mixed form: 125/72

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