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Add 1/36 and 3/40

1/36 + 3/40 is 37/360.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 10 = 360,
    1/36 = 1 × 10/36 × 10 = 10/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
    3/40 = 3 × 9/40 × 9 = 27/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    10/360 + 27/360 = 10 + 27/360 = 37/360
  5. So, 1/36 + 3/40 = 37/360

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