Add 35/72 and 48/40
1st number: 35/72, 2nd number: 1 8/40
35/72 + 48/40 is 607/360.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 40 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 40 × 9 = 360,
48/40 = 48 × 9/40 × 9 = 432/360 - Add the two like fractions:
175/360 + 432/360 = 175 + 432/360 = 607/360 - So, 35/72 + 48/40 = 607/360
In mixed form: 1247/360
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