Add 2/72 and 4/40
2/72 + 4/40 is 23/180.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 40 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
2/72 = 2 × 5/72 × 5 = 10/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
4/40 = 4 × 9/40 × 9 = 36/360 - Add the two like fractions:
10/360 + 36/360 = 10 + 36/360 = 46/360 - 46/360 simplified gives 23/180
- So, 2/72 + 4/40 = 23/180
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