Add 49/40 and 21/45, Solve 1 9/40 + 21/45 as a fraction

Add 49/40 and 21/45

1^st number: 1 9/40, 2^nd number: 21/45

49/40 + 21/45 is 203/120.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 45 is 360

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
49/40 = 49 × 9/40 × 9 = 441/360
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
21/45 = 21 × 8/45 × 8 = 168/360
Add the two like fractions:
441/360 + 168/360 = 441 + 168/360 = 609/360
609/360 simplified gives 203/120
So, 49/40 + 21/45 = 203/120
In mixed form: 183/120

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