Add 2/5 and 42/72
2/5 + 42/72 is 59/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 72 = 360,
2/5 = 2 × 72/5 × 72 = 144/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
42/72 = 42 × 5/72 × 5 = 210/360 - Add the two like fractions:
144/360 + 210/360 = 144 + 210/360 = 354/360 - 354/360 simplified gives 59/60
- So, 2/5 + 42/72 = 59/60
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