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Add 25/40 and 2/36

25/40 + 2/36 is 49/72.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
    25/40 = 25 × 9/40 × 9 = 225/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 10 = 360,
    2/36 = 2 × 10/36 × 10 = 20/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    225/360 + 20/360 = 225 + 20/360 = 245/360
  5. 245/360 simplified gives 49/72
  6. So, 25/40 + 2/36 = 49/72

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