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Add 40/3 and 20/36

1st number: 13 1/3, 2nd number: 20/36

40/3 + 20/36 is 125/9.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 36 is 36

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 12 = 36,
    40/3 = 40 × 12/3 × 12 = 480/36
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
    20/36 = 20 × 1/36 × 1 = 20/36
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    480/36 + 20/36 = 480 + 20/36 = 500/36
  5. 500/36 simplified gives 125/9
  6. So, 40/3 + 20/36 = 125/9
    In mixed form: 138/9

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