Add 49/40 and 3/9
1st number: 1 9/40, 2nd number: 3/9
49/40 + 3/9 is 187/120.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
49/40 = 49 × 9/40 × 9 = 441/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 40 = 360,
3/9 = 3 × 40/9 × 40 = 120/360 - Add the two like fractions:
441/360 + 120/360 = 441 + 120/360 = 561/360 - 561/360 simplified gives 187/120
- So, 49/40 + 3/9 = 187/120
In mixed form: 167/120
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