Add 8/40 and 5/45
8/40 + 5/45 is 14/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 45 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
8/40 = 8 × 9/40 × 9 = 72/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
5/45 = 5 × 8/45 × 8 = 40/360 - Add the two like fractions:
72/360 + 40/360 = 72 + 40/360 = 112/360 - 112/360 simplified gives 14/45
- So, 8/40 + 5/45 = 14/45
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