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Add 36/5 and 40/12

1st number: 7 1/5, 2nd number: 3 4/12

36/5 + 40/12 is 158/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 12 is 60

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 12 = 60,
    36/5 = 36 × 12/5 × 12 = 432/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
    40/12 = 40 × 5/12 × 5 = 200/60
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    432/60 + 200/60 = 432 + 200/60 = 632/60
  5. 632/60 simplified gives 158/15
  6. So, 36/5 + 40/12 = 158/15
    In mixed form: 108/15

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