Add 40/36 and 12/10
1st number: 1 4/36, 2nd number: 1 2/10
40/36 + 12/10 is 104/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 10 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
40/36 = 40 × 5/36 × 5 = 200/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 18 = 180,
12/10 = 12 × 18/10 × 18 = 216/180 - Add the two like fractions:
200/180 + 216/180 = 200 + 216/180 = 416/180 - 416/180 simplified gives 104/45
- So, 40/36 + 12/10 = 104/45
In mixed form: 214/45
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