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Add 81/40 and 2/45

1st number: 2 1/40, 2nd number: 2/45

81/40 + 2/45 is 149/72.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
    81/40 = 81 × 9/40 × 9 = 729/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
    2/45 = 2 × 8/45 × 8 = 16/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    729/360 + 16/360 = 729 + 16/360 = 745/360
  5. 745/360 simplified gives 149/72
  6. So, 81/40 + 2/45 = 149/72
    In mixed form: 25/72

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