Add 7/45 and 36/40
7/45 + 36/40 is 19/18.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 40 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
7/45 = 7 × 8/45 × 8 = 56/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
36/40 = 36 × 9/40 × 9 = 324/360 - Add the two like fractions:
56/360 + 324/360 = 56 + 324/360 = 380/360 - 380/360 simplified gives 19/18
- So, 7/45 + 36/40 = 19/18
In mixed form: 11/18
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