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Add 2/36 and 42/40

1st number: 2/36, 2nd number: 1 2/40

2/36 + 42/40 is 199/180.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 10 = 360,
    2/36 = 2 × 10/36 × 10 = 20/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
    42/40 = 42 × 9/40 × 9 = 378/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    20/360 + 378/360 = 20 + 378/360 = 398/360
  5. 398/360 simplified gives 199/180
  6. So, 2/36 + 42/40 = 199/180
    In mixed form: 119/180

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