Add 40/72 and 18/96
40/72 + 18/96 is 107/144.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 96 is 288
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 4 = 288,
40/72 = 40 × 4/72 × 4 = 160/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 3 = 288,
18/96 = 18 × 3/96 × 3 = 54/288 - Add the two like fractions:
160/288 + 54/288 = 160 + 54/288 = 214/288 - 214/288 simplified gives 107/144
- So, 40/72 + 18/96 = 107/144
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 80/72+18/96 40/72+36/96 40/72+54/96 40/72+90/96