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Add 7/36 and 75/40

1st number: 7/36, 2nd number: 1 35/40

7/36 + 75/40 is 149/72.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 10 = 360,
    7/36 = 7 × 10/36 × 10 = 70/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
    75/40 = 75 × 9/40 × 9 = 675/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    70/360 + 675/360 = 70 + 675/360 = 745/360
  5. 745/360 simplified gives 149/72
  6. So, 7/36 + 75/40 = 149/72
    In mixed form: 25/72

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