Add 40/36 and 8/15
1st number: 1 4/36, 2nd number: 8/15
40/36 + 8/15 is 74/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 15 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 15 × 12 = 180,
8/15 = 8 × 12/15 × 12 = 96/180 - Add the two like fractions:
200/180 + 96/180 = 200 + 96/180 = 296/180 - 296/180 simplified gives 74/45
- So, 40/36 + 8/15 = 74/45
In mixed form: 129/45
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