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Add 36/60 and 40/56

36/60 + 40/56 is 46/35.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 60 and 56 is 840

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 14 = 840,
    36/60 = 36 × 14/60 × 14 = 504/840
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 15 = 840,
    40/56 = 40 × 15/56 × 15 = 600/840
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    504/840 + 600/840 = 504 + 600/840 = 1104/840
  5. 1104/840 simplified gives 46/35
  6. So, 36/60 + 40/56 = 46/35
    In mixed form: 111/35

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