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Add 40/14 and 30/36

1st number: 2 12/14, 2nd number: 30/36

40/14 + 30/36 is 155/42.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 36 is 252

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 18 = 252,
    40/14 = 40 × 18/14 × 18 = 720/252
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
    30/36 = 30 × 7/36 × 7 = 210/252
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    720/252 + 210/252 = 720 + 210/252 = 930/252
  5. 930/252 simplified gives 155/42
  6. So, 40/14 + 30/36 = 155/42
    In mixed form: 329/42

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