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Add 40/8 and 5/36

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

40/8 + 5/36 is 185/36.

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,
    5/36 = 5 × 2/36 × 2 = 10/72
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    360/72 + 10/72 = 360 + 10/72 = 370/72
  5. 370/72 simplified gives 185/36
  6. So, 40/8 + 5/36 = 185/36
    In mixed form: 55/36

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