Add 10/72 and 40/45
10/72 + 40/45 is 37/36.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 45 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
10/72 = 10 × 5/72 × 5 = 50/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
40/45 = 40 × 8/45 × 8 = 320/360 - Add the two like fractions:
50/360 + 320/360 = 50 + 320/360 = 370/360 - 370/360 simplified gives 37/36
- So, 10/72 + 40/45 = 37/36
In mixed form: 11/36
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