Add 7/40 and 8/36
7/40 + 8/36 is 143/360.
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,
8/36 = 8 × 10/36 × 10 = 80/360 - Add the two like fractions:
63/360 + 80/360 = 63 + 80/360 = 143/360 - So, 7/40 + 8/36 = 143/360
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