Add 7/40 and 6/36
7/40 + 6/36 is 41/120.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 36 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
7/40 = 7 × 9/40 × 9 = 63/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 10 = 360,
6/36 = 6 × 10/36 × 10 = 60/360 - Add the two like fractions:
63/360 + 60/360 = 63 + 60/360 = 123/360 - 123/360 simplified gives 41/120
- So, 7/40 + 6/36 = 41/120
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