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Add 10/40 and 2/72

10/40 + 2/72 is 5/18.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
    10/40 = 10 × 9/40 × 9 = 90/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
    2/72 = 2 × 5/72 × 5 = 10/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    90/360 + 10/360 = 90 + 10/360 = 100/360
  5. 100/360 simplified gives 5/18
  6. So, 10/40 + 2/72 = 5/18

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