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Add 36/9 and 20/40

1st number: 4 0/9, 2nd number: 20/40

36/9 + 20/40 is 9/2.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 40 is 360

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 40 = 360,
    36/9 = 36 × 40/9 × 40 = 1440/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
    20/40 = 20 × 9/40 × 9 = 180/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1440/360 + 180/360 = 1440 + 180/360 = 1620/360
  5. 1620/360 simplified gives 9/2
  6. So, 36/9 + 20/40 = 9/2
    In mixed form: 41/2

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