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Add 8/9 and 40/49

8/9 + 40/49 is 752/441.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 49 is 441

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 441
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 49 = 441,
    8/9 = 8 × 49/9 × 49 = 392/441
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 9 = 441,
    40/49 = 40 × 9/49 × 9 = 360/441
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    392/441 + 360/441 = 392 + 360/441 = 752/441
  5. So, 8/9 + 40/49 = 752/441
    In mixed form: 1311/441

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