Add 2/40 and 2/36
2/40 + 2/36 is 19/180.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 36 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
2/40 = 2 × 9/40 × 9 = 18/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 10 = 360,
2/36 = 2 × 10/36 × 10 = 20/360 - Add the two like fractions:
18/360 + 20/360 = 18 + 20/360 = 38/360 - 38/360 simplified gives 19/180
- So, 2/40 + 2/36 = 19/180
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