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Add 6/40 and 5/36

6/40 + 5/36 is 13/45.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
    6/40 = 6 × 9/40 × 9 = 54/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 10 = 360,
    5/36 = 5 × 10/36 × 10 = 50/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    54/360 + 50/360 = 54 + 50/360 = 104/360
  5. 104/360 simplified gives 13/45
  6. So, 6/40 + 5/36 = 13/45

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