Add 7/36 and 28/40
7/36 + 28/40 is 161/180.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 10 = 360,
7/36 = 7 × 10/36 × 10 = 70/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
28/40 = 28 × 9/40 × 9 = 252/360 - Add the two like fractions:
70/360 + 252/360 = 70 + 252/360 = 322/360 - 322/360 simplified gives 161/180
- So, 7/36 + 28/40 = 161/180
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