Add 20/72 and 50/40
1st number: 20/72, 2nd number: 1 10/40
20/72 + 50/40 is 55/36.
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,
20/72 = 20 × 5/72 × 5 = 100/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
50/40 = 50 × 9/40 × 9 = 450/360 - Add the two like fractions:
100/360 + 450/360 = 100 + 450/360 = 550/360 - 550/360 simplified gives 55/36
- So, 20/72 + 50/40 = 55/36
In mixed form: 119/36
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