Add 9/18 and 35/40
9/18 + 35/40 is 11/8.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 40 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 20 = 360,
9/18 = 9 × 20/18 × 20 = 180/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
35/40 = 35 × 9/40 × 9 = 315/360 - Add the two like fractions:
180/360 + 315/360 = 180 + 315/360 = 495/360 - 495/360 simplified gives 11/8
- So, 9/18 + 35/40 = 11/8
In mixed form: 13/8
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