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Add 75/36 and 27/40

1st number: 2 3/36, 2nd number: 27/40

75/36 + 27/40 is 331/120.

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,
    75/36 = 75 × 10/36 × 10 = 750/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
    27/40 = 27 × 9/40 × 9 = 243/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    750/360 + 243/360 = 750 + 243/360 = 993/360
  5. 993/360 simplified gives 331/120
  6. So, 75/36 + 27/40 = 331/120
    In mixed form: 291/120

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