Add 2/36 and 12/40
2/36 + 12/40 is 16/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 40 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 10 = 360,
2/36 = 2 × 10/36 × 10 = 20/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
12/40 = 12 × 9/40 × 9 = 108/360 - Add the two like fractions:
20/360 + 108/360 = 20 + 108/360 = 128/360 - 128/360 simplified gives 16/45
- So, 2/36 + 12/40 = 16/45
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