Add 40/45 and 21/72
40/45 + 21/72 is 85/72.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
40/45 = 40 × 8/45 × 8 = 320/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
21/72 = 21 × 5/72 × 5 = 105/360 - Add the two like fractions:
320/360 + 105/360 = 320 + 105/360 = 425/360 - 425/360 simplified gives 85/72
- So, 40/45 + 21/72 = 85/72
In mixed form: 113/72
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