Add 1/72 and 50/40
1st number: 1/72, 2nd number: 1 10/40
1/72 + 50/40 is 91/72.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 40 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
1/72 = 1 × 5/72 × 5 = 5/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
50/40 = 50 × 9/40 × 9 = 450/360 - Add the two like fractions:
5/360 + 450/360 = 5 + 450/360 = 455/360 - 455/360 simplified gives 91/72
- So, 1/72 + 50/40 = 91/72
In mixed form: 119/72
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