Add 2/40 and 63/72
2/40 + 63/72 is 37/40.
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,
63/72 = 63 × 5/72 × 5 = 315/360 - Add the two like fractions:
18/360 + 315/360 = 18 + 315/360 = 333/360 - 333/360 simplified gives 37/40
- So, 2/40 + 63/72 = 37/40
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