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Add 40/36 and 50/5

1st number: 1 4/36, 2nd number: 10 0/5

40/36 + 50/5 is 100/9.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
    40/36 = 40 × 5/36 × 5 = 200/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 36 = 180,
    50/5 = 50 × 36/5 × 36 = 1800/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    200/180 + 1800/180 = 200 + 1800/180 = 2000/180
  5. 2000/180 simplified gives 100/9
  6. So, 40/36 + 50/5 = 100/9
    In mixed form: 111/9

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