Add 8/9 and 32/40
8/9 + 32/40 is 76/45.
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,
8/9 = 8 × 40/9 × 40 = 320/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
32/40 = 32 × 9/40 × 9 = 288/360 - Add the two like fractions:
320/360 + 288/360 = 320 + 288/360 = 608/360 - 608/360 simplified gives 76/45
- So, 8/9 + 32/40 = 76/45
In mixed form: 131/45
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