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Add 40/36 and 27/24

1st number: 1 4/36, 2nd number: 1 3/24

40/36 + 27/24 is 161/72.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 36 and 24 is 72

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 2 = 72,
    40/36 = 40 × 2/36 × 2 = 80/72
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
    27/24 = 27 × 3/24 × 3 = 81/72
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    80/72 + 81/72 = 80 + 81/72 = 161/72
  5. So, 40/36 + 27/24 = 161/72
    In mixed form: 217/72

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