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Add 42/40 and 7/36

1st number: 1 2/40, 2nd number: 7/36

42/40 + 7/36 is 56/45.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 40 and 36 is 360

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
    42/40 = 42 × 9/40 × 9 = 378/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 10 = 360,
    7/36 = 7 × 10/36 × 10 = 70/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    378/360 + 70/360 = 378 + 70/360 = 448/360
  5. 448/360 simplified gives 56/45
  6. So, 42/40 + 7/36 = 56/45
    In mixed form: 111/45

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