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Add 40/36 and 36/96

1st number: 1 4/36, 2nd number: 36/96

40/36 + 36/96 is 107/72.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 36 and 96 is 288

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 8 = 288,
    40/36 = 40 × 8/36 × 8 = 320/288
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 3 = 288,
    36/96 = 36 × 3/96 × 3 = 108/288
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    320/288 + 108/288 = 320 + 108/288 = 428/288
  5. 428/288 simplified gives 107/72
  6. So, 40/36 + 36/96 = 107/72
    In mixed form: 135/72

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