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Add 7/36 and 40/30

1st number: 7/36, 2nd number: 1 10/30

7/36 + 40/30 is 55/36.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 36 and 30 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
    7/36 = 7 × 5/36 × 5 = 35/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 6 = 180,
    40/30 = 40 × 6/30 × 6 = 240/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    35/180 + 240/180 = 35 + 240/180 = 275/180
  5. 275/180 simplified gives 55/36
  6. So, 7/36 + 40/30 = 55/36
    In mixed form: 119/36

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