Add 2/40 and 36/7, Solve 2/40 + 5 1/7 as a fraction

Add 2/40 and 36/7

1^st number: 2/40, 2^nd number: 5 1/7

2/40 + 36/7 is 727/140.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 7 is 280

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
2/40 = 2 × 7/40 × 7 = 14/280
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 40 = 280,
36/7 = 36 × 40/7 × 40 = 1440/280
Add the two like fractions:
14/280 + 1440/280 = 14 + 1440/280 = 1454/280
1454/280 simplified gives 727/140
So, 2/40 + 36/7 = 727/140
In mixed form: 527/140

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