Add 7/45 and 40/7
1st number: 7/45, 2nd number: 5 5/7
7/45 + 40/7 is 1849/315.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 7 is 315
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
7/45 = 7 × 7/45 × 7 = 49/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 45 = 315,
40/7 = 40 × 45/7 × 45 = 1800/315 - Add the two like fractions:
49/315 + 1800/315 = 49 + 1800/315 = 1849/315 - So, 7/45 + 40/7 = 1849/315
In mixed form: 5274/315
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