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Add 49/36 and 2/40

1st number: 1 13/36, 2nd number: 2/40

49/36 + 2/40 is 127/90.

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,
    49/36 = 49 × 10/36 × 10 = 490/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
    2/40 = 2 × 9/40 × 9 = 18/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    490/360 + 18/360 = 490 + 18/360 = 508/360
  5. 508/360 simplified gives 127/90
  6. So, 49/36 + 2/40 = 127/90
    In mixed form: 137/90

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