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Add 30/4 and 40/36

1st number: 7 2/4, 2nd number: 1 4/36

30/4 + 40/36 is 155/18.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 36 is 36

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 9 = 36,
    30/4 = 30 × 9/4 × 9 = 270/36
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
    40/36 = 40 × 1/36 × 1 = 40/36
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    270/36 + 40/36 = 270 + 40/36 = 310/36
  5. 310/36 simplified gives 155/18
  6. So, 30/4 + 40/36 = 155/18
    In mixed form: 811/18

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