Add 8/36 and 35/40
8/36 + 35/40 is 79/72.
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,
35/40 = 35 × 9/40 × 9 = 315/360 - Add the two like fractions:
80/360 + 315/360 = 80 + 315/360 = 395/360 - 395/360 simplified gives 79/72
- So, 8/36 + 35/40 = 79/72
In mixed form: 17/72
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