Add 2/72 and 40/5
1st number: 2/72, 2nd number: 8 0/5
2/72 + 40/5 is 289/36.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 5 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 5 × 72 = 360,
40/5 = 40 × 72/5 × 72 = 2880/360 - Add the two like fractions:
10/360 + 2880/360 = 10 + 2880/360 = 2890/360 - 2890/360 simplified gives 289/36
- So, 2/72 + 40/5 = 289/36
In mixed form: 81/36
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