Add 8/45 and 14/40
8/45 + 14/40 is 19/36.
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,
8/45 = 8 × 8/45 × 8 = 64/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
14/40 = 14 × 9/40 × 9 = 126/360 - Add the two like fractions:
64/360 + 126/360 = 64 + 126/360 = 190/360 - 190/360 simplified gives 19/36
- So, 8/45 + 14/40 = 19/36
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