Add 3/36 and 40/72
3/36 + 40/72 is 23/36.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 72 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 2 = 72,
3/36 = 3 × 2/36 × 2 = 6/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
40/72 = 40 × 1/72 × 1 = 40/72 - Add the two like fractions:
6/72 + 40/72 = 6 + 40/72 = 46/72 - 46/72 simplified gives 23/36
- So, 3/36 + 40/72 = 23/36
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