Add 40/60 and 15/72
40/60 + 15/72 is 7/8.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 72 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 6 = 360,
40/60 = 40 × 6/60 × 6 = 240/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
15/72 = 15 × 5/72 × 5 = 75/360 - Add the two like fractions:
240/360 + 75/360 = 240 + 75/360 = 315/360 - 315/360 simplified gives 7/8
- So, 40/60 + 15/72 = 7/8
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