Add 1/40 and 10/36
1/40 + 10/36 is 109/360.
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,
1/40 = 1 × 9/40 × 9 = 9/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 10 = 360,
10/36 = 10 × 10/36 × 10 = 100/360 - Add the two like fractions:
9/360 + 100/360 = 9 + 100/360 = 109/360 - So, 1/40 + 10/36 = 109/360
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