Add 1/5 and 40/72
1/5 + 40/72 is 34/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 72 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 72 = 360,
1/5 = 1 × 72/5 × 72 = 72/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
40/72 = 40 × 5/72 × 5 = 200/360 - Add the two like fractions:
72/360 + 200/360 = 72 + 200/360 = 272/360 - 272/360 simplified gives 34/45
- So, 1/5 + 40/72 = 34/45
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