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Add 2/5 and 3/72

2/5 + 3/72 is 53/120.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 72 is 360

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 72 = 360,
    2/5 = 2 × 72/5 × 72 = 144/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
    3/72 = 3 × 5/72 × 5 = 15/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    144/360 + 15/360 = 144 + 15/360 = 159/360
  5. 159/360 simplified gives 53/120
  6. So, 2/5 + 3/72 = 53/120

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