Add 10/40 and 20/36
10/40 + 20/36 is 29/36.
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,
10/40 = 10 × 9/40 × 9 = 90/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 10 = 360,
20/36 = 20 × 10/36 × 10 = 200/360 - Add the two like fractions:
90/360 + 200/360 = 90 + 200/360 = 290/360 - 290/360 simplified gives 29/36
- So, 10/40 + 20/36 = 29/36
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