Add 9/40 and 49/18, Solve 9/40 + 2 13/18 as a fraction

Add 9/40 and 49/18

1^st number: 9/40, 2^nd number: 2 13/18

9/40 + 49/18 is 1061/360.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 18 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 18 × 20 = 360,
49/18 = 49 × 20/18 × 20 = 980/360
Add the two like fractions:
81/360 + 980/360 = 81 + 980/360 = 1061/360
So, 9/40 + 49/18 = 1061/360
In mixed form: 2341/360

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