Add 32/10 and 40/72
1st number: 3 2/10, 2nd number: 40/72
32/10 + 40/72 is 169/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 72 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 36 = 360,
32/10 = 32 × 36/10 × 36 = 1152/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
40/72 = 40 × 5/72 × 5 = 200/360 - Add the two like fractions:
1152/360 + 200/360 = 1152 + 200/360 = 1352/360 - 1352/360 simplified gives 169/45
- So, 32/10 + 40/72 = 169/45
In mixed form: 334/45
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 64/10+40/72 32/10+80/72 32/20+40/72 96/10+40/72 32/30+40/72 32/50+40/72 32/70+40/72