Add 49/40 and 4/9, Solve 1 9/40 + 4/9 as a fraction

Add 49/40 and 4/9

1^st number: 1 9/40, 2^nd number: 4/9

49/40 + 4/9 is 601/360.

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,
4/9 = 4 × 40/9 × 40 = 160/360
Add the two like fractions:
441/360 + 160/360 = 441 + 160/360 = 601/360
So, 49/40 + 4/9 = 601/360
In mixed form: 1241/360

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