Add 36/40 and 30/45
36/40 + 30/45 is 47/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 45 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
36/40 = 36 × 9/40 × 9 = 324/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
30/45 = 30 × 8/45 × 8 = 240/360 - Add the two like fractions:
324/360 + 240/360 = 324 + 240/360 = 564/360 - 564/360 simplified gives 47/30
- So, 36/40 + 30/45 = 47/30
In mixed form: 117/30
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