Add 40/5 and 14/72
1st number: 8 0/5, 2nd number: 14/72
40/5 + 14/72 is 295/36.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 72 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 72 = 360,
40/5 = 40 × 72/5 × 72 = 2880/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
14/72 = 14 × 5/72 × 5 = 70/360 - Add the two like fractions:
2880/360 + 70/360 = 2880 + 70/360 = 2950/360 - 2950/360 simplified gives 295/36
- So, 40/5 + 14/72 = 295/36
In mixed form: 87/36
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 80/5+14/72 40/5+28/72 40/10+14/72 40/5+42/72 40/15+14/72 40/5+70/72 40/25+14/72 40/5+98/72 40/35+14/72