Add 49/6 and 40/45, Solve 8 1/6 + 40/45 as a fraction

Add 49/6 and 40/45

1^st number: 8 1/6, 2^nd number: 40/45

49/6 + 40/45 is 163/18.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 45 is 90

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 15 = 90,
49/6 = 49 × 15/6 × 15 = 735/90
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
40/45 = 40 × 2/45 × 2 = 80/90
Add the two like fractions:
735/90 + 80/90 = 735 + 80/90 = 815/90
815/90 simplified gives 163/18
So, 49/6 + 40/45 = 163/18
In mixed form: 91/18

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