Add 70/45 and 18/40
1st number: 1 25/45, 2nd number: 18/40
70/45 + 18/40 is 361/180.
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,
70/45 = 70 × 8/45 × 8 = 560/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
18/40 = 18 × 9/40 × 9 = 162/360 - Add the two like fractions:
560/360 + 162/360 = 560 + 162/360 = 722/360 - 722/360 simplified gives 361/180
- So, 70/45 + 18/40 = 361/180
In mixed form: 21/180
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