Add 40/36 and 7/12
1st number: 1 4/36, 2nd number: 7/12
40/36 + 7/12 is 61/36.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 12 is 36
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
40/36 = 40 × 1/36 × 1 = 40/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 3 = 36,
7/12 = 7 × 3/12 × 3 = 21/36 - Add the two like fractions:
40/36 + 21/36 = 40 + 21/36 = 61/36 - So, 40/36 + 7/12 = 61/36
In mixed form: 125/36
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