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Add 36/7 and 27/40

1st number: 5 1/7, 2nd number: 27/40

36/7 + 27/40 is 1629/280.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 7 and 40 is 280

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 40 = 280,
    36/7 = 36 × 40/7 × 40 = 1440/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
    27/40 = 27 × 7/40 × 7 = 189/280
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1440/280 + 189/280 = 1440 + 189/280 = 1629/280
  5. So, 36/7 + 27/40 = 1629/280
    In mixed form: 5229/280

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