Add 45/6 and 40/36, Solve 7 3/6 + 1 4/36 as a fraction

Add 45/6 and 40/36

1^st number: 7 3/6, 2^nd number: 1 4/36

45/6 + 40/36 is 155/18.

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,
45/6 = 45 × 6/6 × 6 = 270/36
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
40/36 = 40 × 1/36 × 1 = 40/36
Add the two like fractions:
270/36 + 40/36 = 270 + 40/36 = 310/36
310/36 simplified gives 155/18
So, 45/6 + 40/36 = 155/18
In mixed form: 811/18

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