Add 28/72 and 12/40
28/72 + 12/40 is 31/45.
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,
28/72 = 28 × 5/72 × 5 = 140/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
12/40 = 12 × 9/40 × 9 = 108/360 - Add the two like fractions:
140/360 + 108/360 = 140 + 108/360 = 248/360 - 248/360 simplified gives 31/45
- So, 28/72 + 12/40 = 31/45
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