Add 6/40 and 49/36
1st number: 6/40, 2nd number: 1 13/36
6/40 + 49/36 is 68/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 36 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
6/40 = 6 × 9/40 × 9 = 54/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 10 = 360,
49/36 = 49 × 10/36 × 10 = 490/360 - Add the two like fractions:
54/360 + 490/360 = 54 + 490/360 = 544/360 - 544/360 simplified gives 68/45
- So, 6/40 + 49/36 = 68/45
In mixed form: 123/45
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