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Add 40/8 and 15/36

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

40/8 + 15/36 is 65/12.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 8 and 36 is 72

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 9 = 72,
    40/8 = 40 × 9/8 × 9 = 360/72
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 2 = 72,
    15/36 = 15 × 2/36 × 2 = 30/72
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    360/72 + 30/72 = 360 + 30/72 = 390/72
  5. 390/72 simplified gives 65/12
  6. So, 40/8 + 15/36 = 65/12
    In mixed form: 55/12

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