Add 2/40 and 6/72
2/40 + 6/72 is 2/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
2/40 = 2 × 9/40 × 9 = 18/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
6/72 = 6 × 5/72 × 5 = 30/360 - Add the two like fractions:
18/360 + 30/360 = 18 + 30/360 = 48/360 - 48/360 simplified gives 2/15
- So, 2/40 + 6/72 = 2/15
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