Add 10/40 and 3/36
10/40 + 3/36 is 1/3.
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,
3/36 = 3 × 10/36 × 10 = 30/360 - Add the two like fractions:
90/360 + 30/360 = 90 + 30/360 = 120/360 - 120/360 simplified gives 1/3
- So, 10/40 + 3/36 = 1/3
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