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Add 4/36 and 6/40

4/36 + 6/40 is 47/180.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 36 and 40 is 360

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 10 = 360,
    4/36 = 4 × 10/36 × 10 = 40/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
    6/40 = 6 × 9/40 × 9 = 54/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    40/360 + 54/360 = 40 + 54/360 = 94/360
  5. 94/360 simplified gives 47/180
  6. So, 4/36 + 6/40 = 47/180

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