Add 2/36 and 30/40
2/36 + 30/40 is 29/36.
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,
2/36 = 2 × 10/36 × 10 = 20/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
30/40 = 30 × 9/40 × 9 = 270/360 - Add the two like fractions:
20/360 + 270/360 = 20 + 270/360 = 290/360 - 290/360 simplified gives 29/36
- So, 2/36 + 30/40 = 29/36
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