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Add 40/72 and 15/10

1st number: 40/72, 2nd number: 1 5/10

40/72 + 15/10 is 37/18.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 72 and 10 is 360

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
    40/72 = 40 × 5/72 × 5 = 200/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 36 = 360,
    15/10 = 15 × 36/10 × 36 = 540/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    200/360 + 540/360 = 200 + 540/360 = 740/360
  5. 740/360 simplified gives 37/18
  6. So, 40/72 + 15/10 = 37/18
    In mixed form: 21/18

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