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Add 18/35 and 40/36

1st number: 18/35, 2nd number: 1 4/36

18/35 + 40/36 is 512/315.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 36 is 1260

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 36 = 1260,
    18/35 = 18 × 36/35 × 36 = 648/1260
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 35 = 1260,
    40/36 = 40 × 35/36 × 35 = 1400/1260
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    648/1260 + 1400/1260 = 648 + 1400/1260 = 2048/1260
  5. 2048/1260 simplified gives 512/315
  6. So, 18/35 + 40/36 = 512/315
    In mixed form: 1197/315

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