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Add 49/36 and 7/40

1st number: 1 13/36, 2nd number: 7/40

49/36 + 7/40 is 553/360.

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,
    7/40 = 7 × 9/40 × 9 = 63/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    490/360 + 63/360 = 490 + 63/360 = 553/360
  5. So, 49/36 + 7/40 = 553/360
    In mixed form: 1193/360

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