Add 4/40 and 5/36
4/40 + 5/36 is 43/180.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 36 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
4/40 = 4 × 9/40 × 9 = 36/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 10 = 360,
5/36 = 5 × 10/36 × 10 = 50/360 - Add the two like fractions:
36/360 + 50/360 = 36 + 50/360 = 86/360 - 86/360 simplified gives 43/180
- So, 4/40 + 5/36 = 43/180
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