Add 40/72 and 15/35
40/72 + 15/35 is 62/63.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 35 is 2520
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2520 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 35 = 2520,
40/72 = 40 × 35/72 × 35 = 1400/2520 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 72 = 2520,
15/35 = 15 × 72/35 × 72 = 1080/2520 - Add the two like fractions:
1400/2520 + 1080/2520 = 1400 + 1080/2520 = 2480/2520 - 2480/2520 simplified gives 62/63
- So, 40/72 + 15/35 = 62/63
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