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Add 36/72 and 27/40

36/72 + 27/40 is 47/40.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 72 and 40 is 360

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
    36/72 = 36 × 5/72 × 5 = 180/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
    27/40 = 27 × 9/40 × 9 = 243/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    180/360 + 243/360 = 180 + 243/360 = 423/360
  5. 423/360 simplified gives 47/40
  6. So, 36/72 + 27/40 = 47/40
    In mixed form: 17/40

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