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Add 2/6 and 40/36

1st number: 2/6, 2nd number: 1 4/36

2/6 + 40/36 is 13/9.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 36 is 36

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 6 = 36,
    2/6 = 2 × 6/6 × 6 = 12/36
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
    40/36 = 40 × 1/36 × 1 = 40/36
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    12/36 + 40/36 = 12 + 40/36 = 52/36
  5. 52/36 simplified gives 13/9
  6. So, 2/6 + 40/36 = 13/9
    In mixed form: 14/9

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