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Add 36/35 and 60/40

1st number: 1 1/35, 2nd number: 1 20/40

36/35 + 60/40 is 177/70.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 40 is 280

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
    36/35 = 36 × 8/35 × 8 = 288/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
    60/40 = 60 × 7/40 × 7 = 420/280
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    288/280 + 420/280 = 288 + 420/280 = 708/280
  5. 708/280 simplified gives 177/70
  6. So, 36/35 + 60/40 = 177/70
    In mixed form: 237/70

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