Add 9/40 and 40/45
9/40 + 40/45 is 401/360.
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,
40/45 = 40 × 8/45 × 8 = 320/360 - Add the two like fractions:
81/360 + 320/360 = 81 + 320/360 = 401/360 - So, 9/40 + 40/45 = 401/360
In mixed form: 141/360
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