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Add 3/40 and 72/18

1st number: 3/40, 2nd number: 4 0/18

3/40 + 72/18 is 163/40.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 40 and 18 is 360

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
    3/40 = 3 × 9/40 × 9 = 27/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 20 = 360,
    72/18 = 72 × 20/18 × 20 = 1440/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    27/360 + 1440/360 = 27 + 1440/360 = 1467/360
  5. 1467/360 simplified gives 163/40
  6. So, 3/40 + 72/18 = 163/40
    In mixed form: 43/40

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