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Add 7/36 and 40/45

7/36 + 40/45 is 13/12.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 36 and 45 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 45 × 4 = 180,
    40/45 = 40 × 4/45 × 4 = 160/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    35/180 + 160/180 = 35 + 160/180 = 195/180
  5. 195/180 simplified gives 13/12
  6. So, 7/36 + 40/45 = 13/12
    In mixed form: 11/12

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