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Add 49/9 and 36/40

1st number: 5 4/9, 2nd number: 36/40

49/9 + 36/40 is 571/90.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 40 = 360,
    49/9 = 49 × 40/9 × 40 = 1960/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
    36/40 = 36 × 9/40 × 9 = 324/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1960/360 + 324/360 = 1960 + 324/360 = 2284/360
  5. 2284/360 simplified gives 571/90
  6. So, 49/9 + 36/40 = 571/90
    In mixed form: 631/90

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