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Add 8/45 and 24/40

8/45 + 24/40 is 7/9.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
    8/45 = 8 × 8/45 × 8 = 64/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
    24/40 = 24 × 9/40 × 9 = 216/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    64/360 + 216/360 = 64 + 216/360 = 280/360
  5. 280/360 simplified gives 7/9
  6. So, 8/45 + 24/40 = 7/9

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