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Add 35/40 and 63/36

1st number: 35/40, 2nd number: 1 27/36

35/40 + 63/36 is 21/8.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
    35/40 = 35 × 9/40 × 9 = 315/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 10 = 360,
    63/36 = 63 × 10/36 × 10 = 630/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    315/360 + 630/360 = 315 + 630/360 = 945/360
  5. 945/360 simplified gives 21/8
  6. So, 35/40 + 63/36 = 21/8
    In mixed form: 25/8

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