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Add 2/40 and 6/72

2/40 + 6/72 is 2/15.

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,
    2/40 = 2 × 9/40 × 9 = 18/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
    6/72 = 6 × 5/72 × 5 = 30/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    18/360 + 30/360 = 18 + 30/360 = 48/360
  5. 48/360 simplified gives 2/15
  6. So, 2/40 + 6/72 = 2/15

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