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Add 45/36 and 5/40

1st number: 1 9/36, 2nd number: 5/40

45/36 + 5/40 is 11/8.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 10 = 360,
    45/36 = 45 × 10/36 × 10 = 450/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
    5/40 = 5 × 9/40 × 9 = 45/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    450/360 + 45/360 = 450 + 45/360 = 495/360
  5. 495/360 simplified gives 11/8
  6. So, 45/36 + 5/40 = 11/8
    In mixed form: 13/8

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