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Add 35/36 and 40/10

1st number: 35/36, 2nd number: 4 0/10

35/36 + 40/10 is 179/36.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 36 and 10 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
    35/36 = 35 × 5/36 × 5 = 175/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 18 = 180,
    40/10 = 40 × 18/10 × 18 = 720/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    175/180 + 720/180 = 175 + 720/180 = 895/180
  5. 895/180 simplified gives 179/36
  6. So, 35/36 + 40/10 = 179/36
    In mixed form: 435/36

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