Add 7/9 and 30/40
7/9 + 30/40 is 55/36.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 40 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 40 = 360,
7/9 = 7 × 40/9 × 40 = 280/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
30/40 = 30 × 9/40 × 9 = 270/360 - Add the two like fractions:
280/360 + 270/360 = 280 + 270/360 = 550/360 - 550/360 simplified gives 55/36
- So, 7/9 + 30/40 = 55/36
In mixed form: 119/36
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