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Add 36/49 and 12/40

36/49 + 12/40 is 507/490.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 49 and 40 is 1960

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1960
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 40 = 1960,
    36/49 = 36 × 40/49 × 40 = 1440/1960
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 49 = 1960,
    12/40 = 12 × 49/40 × 49 = 588/1960
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1440/1960 + 588/1960 = 1440 + 588/1960 = 2028/1960
  5. 2028/1960 simplified gives 507/490
  6. So, 36/49 + 12/40 = 507/490
    In mixed form: 117/490

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