Add 40/18 and 45/72
1st number: 2 4/18, 2nd number: 45/72
40/18 + 45/72 is 205/72.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 72 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 4 = 72,
40/18 = 40 × 4/18 × 4 = 160/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
45/72 = 45 × 1/72 × 1 = 45/72 - Add the two like fractions:
160/72 + 45/72 = 160 + 45/72 = 205/72 - So, 40/18 + 45/72 = 205/72
In mixed form: 261/72
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