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Add 40/36 and 72/10

1st number: 1 4/36, 2nd number: 7 2/10

40/36 + 72/10 is 374/45.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 36 and 10 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 10 × 18 = 180,
    72/10 = 72 × 18/10 × 18 = 1296/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    200/180 + 1296/180 = 200 + 1296/180 = 1496/180
  5. 1496/180 simplified gives 374/45
  6. So, 40/36 + 72/10 = 374/45
    In mixed form: 814/45

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