Add 40/10 and 2/36
1st number: 4 0/10, 2nd number: 2/36
40/10 + 2/36 is 73/18.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 18 = 180,
40/10 = 40 × 18/10 × 18 = 720/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
2/36 = 2 × 5/36 × 5 = 10/180 - Add the two like fractions:
720/180 + 10/180 = 720 + 10/180 = 730/180 - 730/180 simplified gives 73/18
- So, 40/10 + 2/36 = 73/18
In mixed form: 41/18
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