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Add 36/18 and 40/7

1st number: 2 0/18, 2nd number: 5 5/7

36/18 + 40/7 is 54/7.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 18 and 7 is 126

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 7 = 126,
    36/18 = 36 × 7/18 × 7 = 252/126
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 18 = 126,
    40/7 = 40 × 18/7 × 18 = 720/126
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    252/126 + 720/126 = 252 + 720/126 = 972/126
  5. 972/126 simplified gives 54/7
  6. So, 36/18 + 40/7 = 54/7
    In mixed form: 75/7

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