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Add 9/2 and 3/40

1st number: 4 1/2, 2nd number: 3/40

9/2 + 3/40 is 183/40.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 40 is 40

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 40
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 20 = 40,
    9/2 = 9 × 20/2 × 20 = 180/40
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 1 = 40,
    3/40 = 3 × 1/40 × 1 = 3/40
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    180/40 + 3/40 = 180 + 3/40 = 183/40
  5. So, 9/2 + 3/40 = 183/40
    In mixed form: 423/40

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