Add 6/40 and 2/45
6/40 + 2/45 is 7/36.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 45 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
6/40 = 6 × 9/40 × 9 = 54/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
2/45 = 2 × 8/45 × 8 = 16/360 - Add the two like fractions:
54/360 + 16/360 = 54 + 16/360 = 70/360 - 70/360 simplified gives 7/36
- So, 6/40 + 2/45 = 7/36
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