Add 10/36 and 12/40
10/36 + 12/40 is 26/45.
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,
10/36 = 10 × 10/36 × 10 = 100/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
12/40 = 12 × 9/40 × 9 = 108/360 - Add the two like fractions:
100/360 + 108/360 = 100 + 108/360 = 208/360 - 208/360 simplified gives 26/45
- So, 10/36 + 12/40 = 26/45
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