Add 36/40 and 21/72
36/40 + 21/72 is 143/120.
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,
36/40 = 36 × 9/40 × 9 = 324/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
21/72 = 21 × 5/72 × 5 = 105/360 - Add the two like fractions:
324/360 + 105/360 = 324 + 105/360 = 429/360 - 429/360 simplified gives 143/120
- So, 36/40 + 21/72 = 143/120
In mixed form: 123/120
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