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Add 45/7 and 36/40

1st number: 6 3/7, 2nd number: 36/40

45/7 + 36/40 is 513/70.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 7 and 40 is 280

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 40 = 280,
    45/7 = 45 × 40/7 × 40 = 1800/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
    36/40 = 36 × 7/40 × 7 = 252/280
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1800/280 + 252/280 = 1800 + 252/280 = 2052/280
  5. 2052/280 simplified gives 513/70
  6. So, 45/7 + 36/40 = 513/70
    In mixed form: 723/70

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