Add 20/40 and 35/72
20/40 + 35/72 is 71/72.
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,
20/40 = 20 × 9/40 × 9 = 180/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
35/72 = 35 × 5/72 × 5 = 175/360 - Add the two like fractions:
180/360 + 175/360 = 180 + 175/360 = 355/360 - 355/360 simplified gives 71/72
- So, 20/40 + 35/72 = 71/72
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