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Add 40/6 and 35/36

1st number: 6 4/6, 2nd number: 35/36

40/6 + 35/36 is 275/36.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 36 is 36

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 6 = 36,
    40/6 = 40 × 6/6 × 6 = 240/36
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
    35/36 = 35 × 1/36 × 1 = 35/36
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    240/36 + 35/36 = 240 + 35/36 = 275/36
  5. So, 40/6 + 35/36 = 275/36
    In mixed form: 723/36

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