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Add 15/14 and 40/72

1st number: 1 1/14, 2nd number: 40/72

15/14 + 40/72 is 205/126.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 72 is 504

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 36 = 504,
    15/14 = 15 × 36/14 × 36 = 540/504
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
    40/72 = 40 × 7/72 × 7 = 280/504
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    540/504 + 280/504 = 540 + 280/504 = 820/504
  5. 820/504 simplified gives 205/126
  6. So, 15/14 + 40/72 = 205/126
    In mixed form: 179/126

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