Add 30/40 and 20/72
30/40 + 20/72 is 37/36.
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,
30/40 = 30 × 9/40 × 9 = 270/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
20/72 = 20 × 5/72 × 5 = 100/360 - Add the two like fractions:
270/360 + 100/360 = 270 + 100/360 = 370/360 - 370/360 simplified gives 37/36
- So, 30/40 + 20/72 = 37/36
In mixed form: 11/36
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