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Add 36/40 and 15/3

1st number: 36/40, 2nd number: 5 0/3

36/40 + 15/3 is 59/10.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
    36/40 = 36 × 3/40 × 3 = 108/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 40 = 120,
    15/3 = 15 × 40/3 × 40 = 600/120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    108/120 + 600/120 = 108 + 600/120 = 708/120
  5. 708/120 simplified gives 59/10
  6. So, 36/40 + 15/3 = 59/10
    In mixed form: 59/10

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