Add 7/40 and 5/9
7/40 + 5/9 is 263/360.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 9 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
7/40 = 7 × 9/40 × 9 = 63/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 40 = 360,
5/9 = 5 × 40/9 × 40 = 200/360 - Add the two like fractions:
63/360 + 200/360 = 63 + 200/360 = 263/360 - So, 7/40 + 5/9 = 263/360
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