Add 40/2 and 15/72, Solve 20 0/2 + 15/72 as a fraction

Add 40/2 and 15/72

1^st number: 20 0/2, 2^nd number: 15/72

40/2 + 15/72 is 485/24.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 72 is 72

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 36 = 72,
40/2 = 40 × 36/2 × 36 = 1440/72
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
15/72 = 15 × 1/72 × 1 = 15/72
Add the two like fractions:
1440/72 + 15/72 = 1440 + 15/72 = 1455/72
1455/72 simplified gives 485/24
So, 40/2 + 15/72 = 485/24
In mixed form: 205/24

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