Add 6/40 and 7/45
6/40 + 7/45 is 11/36.
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,
7/45 = 7 × 8/45 × 8 = 56/360 - Add the two like fractions:
54/360 + 56/360 = 54 + 56/360 = 110/360 - 110/360 simplified gives 11/36
- So, 6/40 + 7/45 = 11/36
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