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Add 3/36 and 2/40

3/36 + 2/40 is 2/15.

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,
    3/36 = 3 × 10/36 × 10 = 30/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
    2/40 = 2 × 9/40 × 9 = 18/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    30/360 + 18/360 = 30 + 18/360 = 48/360
  5. 48/360 simplified gives 2/15
  6. So, 3/36 + 2/40 = 2/15

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