Add 35/36 and 4/40
35/36 + 4/40 is 193/180.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 10 = 360,
35/36 = 35 × 10/36 × 10 = 350/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
4/40 = 4 × 9/40 × 9 = 36/360 - Add the two like fractions:
350/360 + 36/360 = 350 + 36/360 = 386/360 - 386/360 simplified gives 193/180
- So, 35/36 + 4/40 = 193/180
In mixed form: 113/180
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