Add 4/40 and 2/36
4/40 + 2/36 is 7/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 36 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
4/40 = 4 × 9/40 × 9 = 36/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 10 = 360,
2/36 = 2 × 10/36 × 10 = 20/360 - Add the two like fractions:
36/360 + 20/360 = 36 + 20/360 = 56/360 - 56/360 simplified gives 7/45
- So, 4/40 + 2/36 = 7/45
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