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Add 40/5 and 15/36

1st number: 8 0/5, 2nd number: 15/36

40/5 + 15/36 is 101/12.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 36 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 36 = 180,
    40/5 = 40 × 36/5 × 36 = 1440/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
    15/36 = 15 × 5/36 × 5 = 75/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1440/180 + 75/180 = 1440 + 75/180 = 1515/180
  5. 1515/180 simplified gives 101/12
  6. So, 40/5 + 15/36 = 101/12
    In mixed form: 85/12

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