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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

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
    40/36 = 40 × 5/36 × 5 = 200/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 12 = 180,
    8/15 = 8 × 12/15 × 12 = 96/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    200/180 + 96/180 = 200 + 96/180 = 296/180
  5. 296/180 simplified gives 74/45
  6. So, 40/36 + 8/15 = 74/45
    In mixed form: 129/45

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