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Add 36/14 and 42/40

1st number: 2 8/14, 2nd number: 1 2/40

36/14 + 42/40 is 507/140.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 40 is 280

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 20 = 280,
    36/14 = 36 × 20/14 × 20 = 720/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
    42/40 = 42 × 7/40 × 7 = 294/280
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    720/280 + 294/280 = 720 + 294/280 = 1014/280
  5. 1014/280 simplified gives 507/140
  6. So, 36/14 + 42/40 = 507/140
    In mixed form: 387/140

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