Add 40/36 and 28/5
1st number: 1 4/36, 2nd number: 5 3/5
40/36 + 28/5 is 302/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 5 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 5 × 36 = 180,
28/5 = 28 × 36/5 × 36 = 1008/180 - Add the two like fractions:
200/180 + 1008/180 = 200 + 1008/180 = 1208/180 - 1208/180 simplified gives 302/45
- So, 40/36 + 28/5 = 302/45
In mixed form: 632/45
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