Add 36/6 and 35/40
1st number: 6 0/6, 2nd number: 35/40
36/6 + 35/40 is 55/8.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 40 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 20 = 120,
36/6 = 36 × 20/6 × 20 = 720/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
35/40 = 35 × 3/40 × 3 = 105/120 - Add the two like fractions:
720/120 + 105/120 = 720 + 105/120 = 825/120 - 825/120 simplified gives 55/8
- So, 36/6 + 35/40 = 55/8
In mixed form: 67/8
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