Add 36/40 and 50/72
36/40 + 50/72 is 287/180.
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,
50/72 = 50 × 5/72 × 5 = 250/360 - Add the two like fractions:
324/360 + 250/360 = 324 + 250/360 = 574/360 - 574/360 simplified gives 287/180
- So, 36/40 + 50/72 = 287/180
In mixed form: 1107/180
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