Add 36/40 and 2/7
36/40 + 2/7 is 83/70.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 7 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
36/40 = 36 × 7/40 × 7 = 252/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 40 = 280,
2/7 = 2 × 40/7 × 40 = 80/280 - Add the two like fractions:
252/280 + 80/280 = 252 + 80/280 = 332/280 - 332/280 simplified gives 83/70
- So, 36/40 + 2/7 = 83/70
In mixed form: 113/70
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