Add 40/5 and 20/36
1st number: 8 0/5, 2nd number: 20/36
40/5 + 20/36 is 77/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 36 = 180,
40/5 = 40 × 36/5 × 36 = 1440/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
20/36 = 20 × 5/36 × 5 = 100/180 - Add the two like fractions:
1440/180 + 100/180 = 1440 + 100/180 = 1540/180 - 1540/180 simplified gives 77/9
- So, 40/5 + 20/36 = 77/9
In mixed form: 85/9
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