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Add 36/3 and 20/40

1st number: 12 0/3, 2nd number: 20/40

36/3 + 20/40 is 25/2.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 40 is 120

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 40 = 120,
    36/3 = 36 × 40/3 × 40 = 1440/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
    20/40 = 20 × 3/40 × 3 = 60/120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1440/120 + 60/120 = 1440 + 60/120 = 1500/120
  5. 1500/120 simplified gives 25/2
  6. So, 36/3 + 20/40 = 25/2
    In mixed form: 121/2

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