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Add 36/15 and 40/7

1st number: 2 6/15, 2nd number: 5 5/7

36/15 + 40/7 is 284/35.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 15 and 7 is 105

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 105
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 7 = 105,
    36/15 = 36 × 7/15 × 7 = 252/105
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 15 = 105,
    40/7 = 40 × 15/7 × 15 = 600/105
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    252/105 + 600/105 = 252 + 600/105 = 852/105
  5. 852/105 simplified gives 284/35
  6. So, 36/15 + 40/7 = 284/35
    In mixed form: 84/35

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