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Add 45/5 and 4/40

1st number: 9 0/5, 2nd number: 4/40

45/5 + 4/40 is 91/10.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 40 is 40

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 40
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 8 = 40,
    45/5 = 45 × 8/5 × 8 = 360/40
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 1 = 40,
    4/40 = 4 × 1/40 × 1 = 4/40
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    360/40 + 4/40 = 360 + 4/40 = 364/40
  5. 364/40 simplified gives 91/10
  6. So, 45/5 + 4/40 = 91/10
    In mixed form: 91/10

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