Add 35/40 and 10/72
35/40 + 10/72 is 73/72.
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,
35/40 = 35 × 9/40 × 9 = 315/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
10/72 = 10 × 5/72 × 5 = 50/360 - Add the two like fractions:
315/360 + 50/360 = 315 + 50/360 = 365/360 - 365/360 simplified gives 73/72
- So, 35/40 + 10/72 = 73/72
In mixed form: 11/72
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