Add 49/45 and 2/40
1st number: 1 4/45, 2nd number: 2/40
49/45 + 2/40 is 41/36.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 40 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
49/45 = 49 × 8/45 × 8 = 392/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
2/40 = 2 × 9/40 × 9 = 18/360 - Add the two like fractions:
392/360 + 18/360 = 392 + 18/360 = 410/360 - 410/360 simplified gives 41/36
- So, 49/45 + 2/40 = 41/36
In mixed form: 15/36
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