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Add 6/7 and 36/40

6/7 + 36/40 is 123/70.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 7 and 40 is 280

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 40 = 280,
    6/7 = 6 × 40/7 × 40 = 240/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
    36/40 = 36 × 7/40 × 7 = 252/280
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    240/280 + 252/280 = 240 + 252/280 = 492/280
  5. 492/280 simplified gives 123/70
  6. So, 6/7 + 36/40 = 123/70
    In mixed form: 153/70

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