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Add 9/45 and 40/7

1st number: 9/45, 2nd number: 5 5/7

9/45 + 40/7 is 207/35.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 45 and 7 is 315

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
    9/45 = 9 × 7/45 × 7 = 63/315
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 45 = 315,
    40/7 = 40 × 45/7 × 45 = 1800/315
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    63/315 + 1800/315 = 63 + 1800/315 = 1863/315
  5. 1863/315 simplified gives 207/35
  6. So, 9/45 + 40/7 = 207/35
    In mixed form: 532/35

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