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Add 9/18 and 36/40

9/18 + 36/40 is 7/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 18 and 40 is 360

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 20 = 360,
    9/18 = 9 × 20/18 × 20 = 180/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
    36/40 = 36 × 9/40 × 9 = 324/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    180/360 + 324/360 = 180 + 324/360 = 504/360
  5. 504/360 simplified gives 7/5
  6. So, 9/18 + 36/40 = 7/5
    In mixed form: 12/5

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