Add 25/72 and 42/40
1st number: 25/72, 2nd number: 1 2/40
25/72 + 42/40 is 503/360.
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,
25/72 = 25 × 5/72 × 5 = 125/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
42/40 = 42 × 9/40 × 9 = 378/360 - Add the two like fractions:
125/360 + 378/360 = 125 + 378/360 = 503/360 - So, 25/72 + 42/40 = 503/360
In mixed form: 1143/360
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