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Add 5/9 and 40/10

1st number: 5/9, 2nd number: 4 0/10

5/9 + 40/10 is 41/9.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 10 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 10 = 90,
    5/9 = 5 × 10/9 × 10 = 50/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
    40/10 = 40 × 9/10 × 9 = 360/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    50/90 + 360/90 = 50 + 360/90 = 410/90
  5. 410/90 simplified gives 41/9
  6. So, 5/9 + 40/10 = 41/9
    In mixed form: 45/9

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