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Add 36/12 and 5/40

1st number: 3 0/12, 2nd number: 5/40

36/12 + 5/40 is 25/8.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 12 and 40 is 120

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 10 = 120,
    36/12 = 36 × 10/12 × 10 = 360/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
    5/40 = 5 × 3/40 × 3 = 15/120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    360/120 + 15/120 = 360 + 15/120 = 375/120
  5. 375/120 simplified gives 25/8
  6. So, 36/12 + 5/40 = 25/8
    In mixed form: 31/8

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