Add 18/36 and 21/40
18/36 + 21/40 is 41/40.
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,
18/36 = 18 × 10/36 × 10 = 180/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
21/40 = 21 × 9/40 × 9 = 189/360 - Add the two like fractions:
180/360 + 189/360 = 180 + 189/360 = 369/360 - 369/360 simplified gives 41/40
- So, 18/36 + 21/40 = 41/40
In mixed form: 11/40
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