Add 2/40 and 3/72
2/40 + 3/72 is 11/120.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 72 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
2/40 = 2 × 9/40 × 9 = 18/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
3/72 = 3 × 5/72 × 5 = 15/360 - Add the two like fractions:
18/360 + 15/360 = 18 + 15/360 = 33/360 - 33/360 simplified gives 11/120
- So, 2/40 + 3/72 = 11/120
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