Add 35/7 and 40/36
1st number: 5 0/7, 2nd number: 1 4/36
35/7 + 40/36 is 55/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 36 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 36 = 252,
35/7 = 35 × 36/7 × 36 = 1260/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
40/36 = 40 × 7/36 × 7 = 280/252 - Add the two like fractions:
1260/252 + 280/252 = 1260 + 280/252 = 1540/252 - 1540/252 simplified gives 55/9
- So, 35/7 + 40/36 = 55/9
In mixed form: 61/9
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