Add 1/36 and 8/40
1/36 + 8/40 is 41/180.
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,
1/36 = 1 × 10/36 × 10 = 10/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
8/40 = 8 × 9/40 × 9 = 72/360 - Add the two like fractions:
10/360 + 72/360 = 10 + 72/360 = 82/360 - 82/360 simplified gives 41/180
- So, 1/36 + 8/40 = 41/180
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