Add 35/40 and 30/36
35/40 + 30/36 is 41/24.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 36 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
35/40 = 35 × 9/40 × 9 = 315/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 10 = 360,
30/36 = 30 × 10/36 × 10 = 300/360 - Add the two like fractions:
315/360 + 300/360 = 315 + 300/360 = 615/360 - 615/360 simplified gives 41/24
- So, 35/40 + 30/36 = 41/24
In mixed form: 117/24
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