Add 40/6 and 7/36
1st number: 6 4/6, 2nd number: 7/36
40/6 + 7/36 is 247/36.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 6 = 36,
40/6 = 40 × 6/6 × 6 = 240/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
7/36 = 7 × 1/36 × 1 = 7/36 - Add the two like fractions:
240/36 + 7/36 = 240 + 7/36 = 247/36 - So, 40/6 + 7/36 = 247/36
In mixed form: 631/36
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