Add 8/36 and 15/40
8/36 + 15/40 is 43/72.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 10 = 360,
8/36 = 8 × 10/36 × 10 = 80/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
15/40 = 15 × 9/40 × 9 = 135/360 - Add the two like fractions:
80/360 + 135/360 = 80 + 135/360 = 215/360 - 215/360 simplified gives 43/72
- So, 8/36 + 15/40 = 43/72
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