Add 35/72 and 40/45
35/72 + 40/45 is 11/8.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 45 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
35/72 = 35 × 5/72 × 5 = 175/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
40/45 = 40 × 8/45 × 8 = 320/360 - Add the two like fractions:
175/360 + 320/360 = 175 + 320/360 = 495/360 - 495/360 simplified gives 11/8
- So, 35/72 + 40/45 = 11/8
In mixed form: 13/8
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