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Add 14/36 and 40/75

14/36 + 40/75 is 83/90.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 36 and 75 is 900

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 900
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
    14/36 = 14 × 25/36 × 25 = 350/900
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 12 = 900,
    40/75 = 40 × 12/75 × 12 = 480/900
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    350/900 + 480/900 = 350 + 480/900 = 830/900
  5. 830/900 simplified gives 83/90
  6. So, 14/36 + 40/75 = 83/90

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