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Add 40/45 and 14/72

40/45 + 14/72 is 13/12.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 45 and 72 is 360

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
    40/45 = 40 × 8/45 × 8 = 320/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
    14/72 = 14 × 5/72 × 5 = 70/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    320/360 + 70/360 = 320 + 70/360 = 390/360
  5. 390/360 simplified gives 13/12
  6. So, 40/45 + 14/72 = 13/12
    In mixed form: 11/12

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