Add 45/49 and 8/40
45/49 + 8/40 is 274/245.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 49 and 40 is 1960
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1960 - For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 40 = 1960,
45/49 = 45 × 40/49 × 40 = 1800/1960 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 49 = 1960,
8/40 = 8 × 49/40 × 49 = 392/1960 - Add the two like fractions:
1800/1960 + 392/1960 = 1800 + 392/1960 = 2192/1960 - 2192/1960 simplified gives 274/245
- So, 45/49 + 8/40 = 274/245
In mixed form: 129/245
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