Add 49/9 and 16/40
1st number: 5 4/9, 2nd number: 16/40
49/9 + 16/40 is 263/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 40 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 40 = 360,
49/9 = 49 × 40/9 × 40 = 1960/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
16/40 = 16 × 9/40 × 9 = 144/360 - Add the two like fractions:
1960/360 + 144/360 = 1960 + 144/360 = 2104/360 - 2104/360 simplified gives 263/45
- So, 49/9 + 16/40 = 263/45
In mixed form: 538/45
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