Add 9/40 and 12/45
9/40 + 12/45 is 59/120.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
9/40 = 9 × 9/40 × 9 = 81/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
12/45 = 12 × 8/45 × 8 = 96/360 - Add the two like fractions:
81/360 + 96/360 = 81 + 96/360 = 177/360 - 177/360 simplified gives 59/120
- So, 9/40 + 12/45 = 59/120
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