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Add 40/5 and 49/72

1st number: 8 0/5, 2nd number: 49/72

40/5 + 49/72 is 625/72.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 72 = 360,
    40/5 = 40 × 72/5 × 72 = 2880/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
    49/72 = 49 × 5/72 × 5 = 245/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2880/360 + 245/360 = 2880 + 245/360 = 3125/360
  5. 3125/360 simplified gives 625/72
  6. So, 40/5 + 49/72 = 625/72
    In mixed form: 849/72

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