Add 40/35 and 7/36
1st number: 1 5/35, 2nd number: 7/36
40/35 + 7/36 is 337/252.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 36 is 1260
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 36 = 1260,
40/35 = 40 × 36/35 × 36 = 1440/1260 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 35 = 1260,
7/36 = 7 × 35/36 × 35 = 245/1260 - Add the two like fractions:
1440/1260 + 245/1260 = 1440 + 245/1260 = 1685/1260 - 1685/1260 simplified gives 337/252
- So, 40/35 + 7/36 = 337/252
In mixed form: 185/252
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