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Add 48/36 and 9/40

1st number: 1 12/36, 2nd number: 9/40

48/36 + 9/40 is 187/120.

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,
    48/36 = 48 × 10/36 × 10 = 480/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
    9/40 = 9 × 9/40 × 9 = 81/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    480/360 + 81/360 = 480 + 81/360 = 561/360
  5. 561/360 simplified gives 187/120
  6. So, 48/36 + 9/40 = 187/120
    In mixed form: 167/120

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