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Add 36/40 and 8/6

1st number: 36/40, 2nd number: 1 2/6

36/40 + 8/6 is 67/30.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 40 and 6 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 6 × 20 = 120,
    8/6 = 8 × 20/6 × 20 = 160/120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    108/120 + 160/120 = 108 + 160/120 = 268/120
  5. 268/120 simplified gives 67/30
  6. So, 36/40 + 8/6 = 67/30
    In mixed form: 27/30

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